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1956 Map of Beaver A-4

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver A-4
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 meanders through this interior Alaskan landscape, creating a complex network of braids, islands, and sloughs as it flowed in the mid-1950s. The river's dynamic path is evidenced by features like Windy Bend and several large landmasses within the channel, including Adams Island and Moose Island. Away from the main current, the terrain is dominated by an intricate system of wetlands and namesake sloughs such as Gamble Slough and Mail Slough, which hint at historical transport routes through the marshes.

Evidence of human presence in this remote subarctic environment is sparse but significant for researchers, appearing in the form of the Mc Guire Cabin and the Old Lost Trail. The presence of Winter Trail segments and the Pat Slough suggest a seasonal rhythm of movement through the territory. Named water bodies like Minkoshchaliton Lake and Fishnet Lake reflect the essential role of the region's lakes and creeks in the local geography.