1954 Map of Bethel A-7

About this map

Eek River and the Middle Fork wind through this expansive delta landscape, which was mapped from aerial photography taken in the 1950s. The region is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving watercourses, including Ugaklik River and Kluktak Creek. This survey, compiled by the Army Map Service and published by the Geological Survey, captures the hydrological patterns before any significant modern development or established road infrastructure. The map includes a surveyed Base Line crossing the terrain, while the land lines represent unsurveyed locations predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management. This cartographic study is a vital record of the Kuskokwim region’s drainage and natural landscape as it existed mid-century.