1954 Map of Baird Inlet C-1

About this map

The Kuskokwim River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a wide path through the complex wetlands of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Near the junction of the Johnson River and the Kongeruk River, the map reveals a network of seasonal transit and small outposts. This era of the territory is marked by small named points of occupation such as Nance, Whim, Johnson, and Loma, which sit amongst the vast Tidal Flats and marshy lowlands. Local movement relied heavily on the Winter Trail systems that crisscross the tundra, connecting these isolated cabins and river points. Topographic details like Fowler Island and Bear Point serve as essential landmarks for navigation through the Lomavik Slough, where the shifting water levels and intricate drainage patterns defined the subsistence lifestyle of the region.