1954 Map of Bethel B-5

About this map

Kwethluk River meanders across this interior Alaskan landscape, defining the hydrology of a region dominated by intricate water systems and isolated peaks. During the mid-1950s, the Army Map Service and U.S. Geological Survey documented this terrain, which remains largely devoid of roads or permanent settlements. The map illustrates a complex network of tundra streams, including the Akulikutak River and Johnson Creek, which feed into the larger river systems. A significant landmark in the southern portion of the quadrangle is Eluwaktak Mountain, standing as a prominent topographic feature amidst the surrounding low-lying wetlands. Other notable water bodies such as Coral Creek and L Kasigluk R further demonstrate the saturated nature of the local geography. This survey captures a moment when the Seward Meridian land lines were largely unsurveyed, representing a vast area of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region in its natural state.