1972 Map of Christian D-3

About this map

The Venetie Indian Reservation occupies much of this landscape, reflecting a remote wilderness characterized by the meandering path of the Christian River. Based on 1972 aerial photography, the terrain is defined by complex wetlands and high ridges, notably around the elevated feature of Chotzatdhah. The lack of permanent settlements or modern road infrastructure highlights the isolation of this region during the early 1970s. A seasonal Winter Trail cuts across the northern and central sections, providing a critical land route through the interior when the ground is frozen. This document captures the Fairbanks Meridian grid system and unsurveyed land lines as they existed before further development, preserving the state of this indigenous territory in its late 20th-century form.