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1954 Map of Bethel D-6

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bethel D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Akiak stands as the primary settlement on this mid-century survey, situated along the bank of the massive Kuskokwim River. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of waterways, where the river braids into numerous channels and is flanked by expansive Tidal Flats. This intricate hydrologic system includes major tributaries such as the Kisaralik River and Kasigluk River, which meander through a low-lying terrain characterized by countless small ponds and wetlands.

Logistics in this part of the Alaskan interior are centered on the river and the Landing Strip at Akiak, highlighting the area's reliance on air and water transport. Significant secondary waterways like Mishevik Slough and Reindeer Slough illustrate the shifting nature of the delta-like environment. The map captures a moment when land lines remained largely unsurveyed, reflecting the remote and natural state of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.