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1956 Map of Beaver B-4

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Yukon Flats dominate this landscape within the National Wildlife Refuge, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and scattered water bodies. The terrain is defined by low-lying areas where the East Fork and The Forks meander through the marshy interior. Named lakes such as Tulebagh Lake, Flat Lake, and Clochakohua Lake are prominent landmarks in this roadless wilderness.

Evidence of human presence is minimal, limited to isolated Cabin structures, including one near Tanjoga Lake. This mid-century survey, based on 1955 aerial photography, documents the natural state of the interior before federal land preservation boundaries were officially established. The map provides a detailed view of the hydrologic pattern that supported local subsistence, with features like Fishnet Lake and Meadow highlighting the specific points of utility in an otherwise untamed environment.