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1954 Map of Bethel D-4, 1974 Print
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1954 Map of Bethel D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Tuluksak River and Kisaralik River dominate this 1950s landscape in the Bethel region, winding through a complex network of wetlands and tributaries. The map reveals a remote subarctic environment defined by seasonal movement, as evidenced by the Winter Trail and its approximate branches cutting across the northern reaches. These trails underscore the historical reliance on frozen waterways and snow-covered ground for travel in the Kuskokwim River drainage before modern infrastructure. The hydrology is remarkably dense, featuring the meandering paths of Fog River and Otter Creek, which weave between countless unnamed lakes and marshy depressions. This survey captures a moment when land lines were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management but remained unsurveyed on the ground, reflecting the early administrative efforts to map the Alaskan interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain