1956 Map of Beaver B-1

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive, shifting path through this interior Alaska landscape, defining a complex network of active and relic waterways. This mid-century survey captures a wilderness dominated by the river's hydrology, where features like Joe Devlin Island and Jack Slough illustrate the constant movement of the channel. Human presence is minimal and practical, concentrated at the Landing Strip Beaver and several isolated cabins along the banks. A solitary Winter Trail provides a seasonal overland connection between the numerous lakes, including Twelvemile Lake and George Lake. The map reveals a mosaic of drainage patterns, from the slow-moving Mud Lakes to the winding course of Beaver Creek, documenting the terrain as it existed before contemporary environmental shifts and infrastructure developments.