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1954 Map of Bethel B-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bethel B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Buck Mountains dominate this mid-century Alaskan interior, where the glacial drainage systems of the Kuskokwim Delta region are captured in fine topographic detail. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Kisaralik River, which drops through Upper Falls and Lower Falls as it navigates the western slopes. Multiple distinct watersheds converge here, including the systems of Crooked Creek and Fork Creek in the south, and the northern drainage of Swift Creek.

Photogrammetric methods based on 1957 aerial photography provided the basis for this survey, revealing a landscape of complex riparian networks and unnamed alpine lakes. Significant tributaries such as Quicksilver Creek and Solomon Creek feed into the main river valley, illustrating the intricate hydrology of this roadless area. The map serves as a primary record of the natural landforms before modern environmental changes, focusing purely on the relief and water features that have dictated movement through this region for generations.