Figure 24 shows the village sites that it was possible to locate in
these regions. Nearly all these are now "dead villages," though some
Eskimo may still occasionally camp in their vicinity. A large present
settlement of the Eskimo, well advanced toward civilization, is found
at Kotzebue, and fish camps extend from here along the shore in the
direction of Cape Blossom. Another important recent living village and
school center is Noorvik on the lower Kobuk River.
Inquiries as to old sites in this region were greatly assisted by
Mr. Sylvester Chance, at the time of my visit the supervisor of the
Government schools of the district. At my request and with the aid
of the natives Mr. Chance has compiled a list of such sites and
settlements as could still be remembered, and the information has been
incorporated into these records.
Among the more important ruins of this vicinity are apparently those at
and near Cape Krusenstern, and again those near Kevalina farther to the
northward. Archeological specimens of considerable interest were seen
and partly secured from both localities. The old Kevalina especially
should receive early attention, for it is being excavated by the Eskimo
of the present village, though fortunately this is at some distance.