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1956 Map of Charley River

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Charley River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive arc through this interior Alaskan wilderness, serving as the primary corridor for a series of remote outposts and historical cabins. Grounded by the 1956 survey, the map details a landscape where river transport and small-scale mining define the human footprint. Clusters of activity are visible at the Woodchopper Roadhouse, Slaven Cabin, and McGregor Cabin, while the Placer Mine Landing Strip near Woodchopper Creek highlights the era's reliance on bush aviation.

The terrain is defined by dramatic river features like Kathul Mtn and the narrow passage at Johnson Gorge along the Kandik River. To the north, the Yukon Flats present a contrast of lower, water-heavy ground against the high peaks of the Step Mountains and Mount Ernest Patty to the south. This sheet documents a transitional period in land management, reflecting boundaries for the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge established by the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.