1956 Map of Coleen A-6

About this map

Yukon Flats dominates this mid-century topographic record, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and hydrologic features. The area is characterized by the meandering path of Chandalar Creek, which threads through numerous unnamed ponds and sloughs that typify this interior Alaskan basin. The designation of the National Wildlife Refuge reflects the significant ecological preservation of this region, which remains largely void of permanent human infrastructure. Local hydrography is further detailed through named water bodies such as Big Rat Lake and Mink Lake, providing specific points of reference for researchers studying the historical drainage patterns and migratory habitat of the Yukon River watershed before more recent environmental shifts.