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1956 Map of Beaver A-5

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Stevens Village serves as the primary settlement on this interior Alaskan landscape, situated along the north bank of the Yukon River. The community's local infrastructure is detailed through its Landing Strip and a nearby Cem, indicating the established presence of this riverfront village. The topography is defined by an intricate network of waterways and wetlands, where the Little Dall River meanders south toward the Yukon valley, joined by tributaries such as Pat Creek and The Forks.

Transport through this water-rich environment relied heavily on seasonal routes and river navigation. A prominent Winter Trail cuts through the northern sections, while the river itself is divided by islands and secondary channels like Mail Slough. Dozens of named water bodies, including Horse Lake, Minkoshehaliton Lake, and Datkokan Lake, illustrate a landscape that was likely as much water as it was land during the warmer months, necessitating the specialized navigation and landing facilities seen at Stevens Village.