1954 Map of Baird Inlet A-1

About this map

Eek River and the expansive Kuskokwim River delta define this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the tides dictate the movement of water across vast Tidal Flats. At the settlement of Eek, a Seaplane Float and a Cem reflect the specialized infrastructure of this roadless region. The map captures a subsistence-based environment where seasonal movement is evidenced by the Fishing Camp near the Eenayarak River and the presence of a Winter Trail. Navigation follows the winding paths of the Apokak Slough and Kuskokwak Channel, connecting small outposts like Kovak, Apokak, and Kukwak. This 1954 survey provides a look at the predetermined but unsurveyed land lines near Eek Island, showing the transition between maritime and inland life at the edge of Kuskokwim Bay.