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1956 Map of Beaver A-5

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Stevens Village sits along the northern bank of the Yukon River, serving as a focal point for activity in this subarctic riverine landscape. The 1950s layout includes a localized Airstrip, a Cem, and a Cabin, indicating a community oriented around the river for transport and sustenance. To the north and west, the terrain is defined by a dense network of meandering waterways and countless lakes, including Little Dahl River and Datkokan River.

A network of drainage features like Island Lake Slough and names like Minkoshchaliton Lake and Gushdoiman Lake reflect the complex hydrology of the interior. A Winter Trail cuts across the northwest corner, providing a seasonal overland connection through the marshy flats that dominate the region beyond the main river channel. This survey documents the area's intricate water systems and established riverbank settlement before late 20th-century developments changed the landscape.