1956 Map of Coleen

About this map

The Coleen River winds through this northern Alaskan landscape toward its confluence with the Porcupine River, cutting through a territory defined by remote cabins and deep river canyons in the mid-1950s. The map documents the eastern edge of the Arctic Nat Wildlife Rfge and the international border between the United States and Canada. Small settlements and seasonal encampments such as Old Rampart, Old Camp, and Owens Cabins dot the riverbanks, marking the rare human presence in an area dominated by massive landmarks like Seven Dikes Mountain and the Upper Ramparts.