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1956 Map of Beaver

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beaver
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Hodzana River and Dall River systems dominate this mid-century topographic portrait of the Alaskan interior, crossing the Arctic Circle into a landscape of complex waterways and unnamed wilderness. Along the Yukon riverbanks, the settlement of Beaver and the river-landing at Stevens Village serve as the primary human outposts. The map documents the shifting nature of these settlements, noting the site of Kings Slough Village (Aband) and the former location at West Fork Dall City (Site).

Upland features such as Nelson Mountain, Lone Mtn, and the Owl Hills break the low-lying lake regions, which are dense with named water bodies like Quishiemana Lake and the Sussaymin Lakes. A prominent Winter Trail cuts across the northern reaches, emphasizing the seasonal nature of travel through this remote terrain before the widespread introduction of permanent road infrastructure. The inclusion of river landmarks like Caribou Bar and The Spitover highlights the historical importance of waterway navigation for local trade and subsistence.