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1956 Map of Beaver A-3

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this mid-1950s interior landscape, characterized by a complex network of branching waterways and seasonal wetlands. The presence of Kings Slough Village (Abandoned) on the northern bank of the river suggests the ephemeral nature of settlements in this region, where shifting river channels and seasonal cycles dictated human habitation. Large islands like Moose Island and Kings Slough Island are carved out by the Jim Karse Slough and Kings Slough, creating a labyrinthine riparian environment.

Evidence of subsistence travel and regional connectivity is visible through the Indian Portage and the Winter Trail that cuts through the dense cluster of lakes in the east, including Big Lake and New Lake. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of tributaries like Lost Creek and Alfred Creek as they flow from the higher southern elevations toward the Yukon flats, providing a precise record of the hydrological state of the valley before any modern alterations.