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1956 Map of Beaver B-2

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Hodzana River winds through a dense network of wetlands and oxbow lakes before its confluence with the Yukon River in this mid-century subarctic landscape. The terrain is defined by low-lying fluvial features, including the complex channels of Whirlpool Slough and Joe Guay Slough, which isolate large landmasses like Whirlpool Island and Oscar Island. To the west, the ground rises toward Hermit Ridge, providing a topographical break from the water-heavy flats of the river basin.

Evidence of human presence is sparse, limited to occasional Cabin locations and named landmarks like George Meadow. The mapping highlights numerous named water bodies that speak to the local character of the wilderness, from the curiously named John Barleycorn Lakes to Big Grass Lake and The Spitover. This survey, compiled from 1955 aerial photography, captures the intricate hydrological patterns of the Yukon-Koyukuk region before significant modern alterations.