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1954 Map of Bethel D-7

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bethel D-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Kuskokwim River dominates this landscape of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, where a maze of interconnected waterways defines every aspect of movement and settlement. In the mid-1950s, the village of Akiachak sits prominently at a major bend, supported by a nearby Landing Strip and the natural harbor provided by Kiktak Is. The intricate network of secondary channels, including Kuskokuak Slough and Church Slough, reveals a complex hydraulic environment where Tidal Flats shift with the pulse of the Bering Sea tides.

Further south, Nunapitsinchak appears along the banks of the Kwethluk River, illustrating the traditional reliance on riparian access for subsistence and communication. The terrain is a mosaic of tundra and wetlands, punctuated by features like Gweek River and Tupuknuk Slough. This survey provides a baseline of the delta's geography before the impacts of modern infrastructure, preserving the names of remote landmarks like Tubungaluk Cr and Thiak.