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1955 Map of Wainwright C-3, 1971 Print
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1955 Map of Wainwright C-3

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Chukchi Sea dominates this mid-1950s survey of the Alaskan coast, covering the vast majority of the quadrangle with soundings and depth curves. This environment reflects the isolation and logistical challenges of the North Slope during the Cold War era, as the region was designated within Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4. Along the narrow sliver of coastline, the Winter Trail provides the only recorded evidence of overland movement, tracing the shoreline where land and frozen sea met for much of the year. This specific path was critical for winter travel when the permafrost and shore ice became traversable, serving as a lifeline between remote coastal points before more modern infrastructure arrived.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain