1980 Map of Bethel

About this map

The Kuskokwim River serves as the central artery for this 1980s landscape, connecting a network of riverside settlements including Bethel, Akiachak, and Kwethluk. The map illustrates a region defined by its reliance on the water and seasonal movement, marked by the presence of a Winter Trail and the regional Airport at Bethel. Large protected areas dominate the surrounding terrain, with the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge covering vast stretches of tundra and mountains. To the east, the topography shifts dramatically as the land rises into the Kilbuck Mountains, where prominent peaks like Marvel Dome and Mount Romig overlook the headwaters of the Kisaralik River and Eek River. Notable local landmarks such as Graveyard Point near Oscarville and the landing strip at Napakiak highlight the specific sites of community life and transport in the Kuskokwim Delta.