1956 Map of Black River D-3

About this map

The interior of the Yukon-Koyukuk region is defined by an intricate network of waterways and high terrain in this mid-1950s survey. Dominating the southern landscape is Niggerhead Mountain, providing a stark contrast to the sprawling wetlands and small lakes that characterize the northern and central sections. This survey, completed without direct field checking and relying on 1955 aerial photography, reveals a remote wilderness devoid of established roads or permanent settlements at the time. Hydrological features such as Rat Creek in the northwest and David Creek in the northeast illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the area, while Kevinjik Creek meanders through the southeast. The map serves as a primary record of the topographic state of this Alaskan interior before significant modern change, showing the land as it was navigated by indigenous residents and occasional explorers during the mid-twentieth century.