1979 Map of Bethel B-1

About this map

Wood-Tikchik State Park dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Alaskan landscape, where the headwaters of several major river systems converge among the interior mountains. The terrain is defined by substantial freshwater bodies including Kisaralik Lake and the elongated Upnuk Lake, which feed into a complex network of glacial-fed streams. The Aniak River flows north from Aniak Lake, while the western portion of the map is shaped by the North Fork Kisaralik River and its associated North Fork Lakes. This 1970s survey captures a wilderness devoid of roads or permanent settlements, where the natural drainage patterns of the Kipchuk River and other tributaries provide the only corridors for movement through the region. The map reflects the early years of the state park system and the enduring importance of these water networks for transit and subsistence in the Dillingham region.