1970 Map of Bettles C-5

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The Koyukuk River meanders across this northern landscape, creating a complex network of oxbows and islands including the prominent Stout Island. In the early 1970s, this region remained largely untouched by permanent development, defined instead by seasonal movement and remote outposts. Evidence of local activity is found at Henshaw Cabin and other scattered cabins along the water's edge. To the north, the terrain rises toward Double Point Mountain, while the winding course of Henshaw (Sozhekla) Creek serves as a primary drainage for the surrounding uplands. A Winter Trail cuts through the basin, marking a seasonal transport route through the wilderness east of Mingkoket Lake and Peavey Creek. The convergence of the West Fork and East Fork further illustrates the intricate hydrology of the Yukon-Koyukuk region.