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1970 Map of Bettles C-6

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bettles C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Allakaket and Alatna sit at the confluence of the Koyukuk River and the Alatna River, serving as a vital junction in the Alaskan interior during the 1970s. This survey reveals a landscape where transportation relied heavily on the seasonal Tanana-Allakaket Winter Trail and the local Landing Strip. The area's habitation is marked by small settlements and riverside structures like Oscars Cabin and Black Jack Cabin.

Evidence of local history is visible in the presence of a Cem and a specific Grave marker near the rivers. The surrounding terrain is defined by complex water systems, including Buzodoc Slough and Holdeyeit Lake, while the northern horizon is dominated by Double Point Mountain. The map illustrates the specialized river-and-trail infrastructure required for life in this subarctic environment prior to modern road expansions.