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1970 Map of Chandalar A-6

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chandalar A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The South Fork Koyukuk River winds through this 1970 Alaskan interior survey, defining a landscape of isolated seasonal outposts and aviation-dependent access. In the northern reaches, the Myrtle Creek Landing Strip and a nearby Winter Trail represent the primary logistical arteries for the region, connecting unnamed Cabins to the wider territory. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as the Eagle Cliff and the expansive South Fork Flats, where the river network becomes particularly complex.

A dense network of tributaries including Mosquito Fork, Hungarian Creek, and Frisky Creek feed into the main river system. These waterways served as the principal landmarks for miners and trappers navigating the Yukon-Koyukuk region. The map captures a specific era of Alaskan land management where many locations, labeled simply as Cabin, signify a sparse but persistent human presence in the wilderness.