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1952 Map of Dillingham A-7

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dillingham A-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The confluence of the Wood River and the Nushagak River defines this 1952 topographic record, centered on the settlement of Dillingham. At this time, the community is anchored by Snag Point, with a landing strip providing a critical aerial link to the outside world. To the southwest, the coastal outposts of Kanakanak and Nekapville sit near Bradford Pt, illustrating the shoreline-dependent settlement patterns of Bristol Bay.

The landscape is dominated by complex water systems, including the tidal influence of Black Winter Slough and the Little Muklung River. The map details numerous islands and sandbars such as Grassy Island and Sheep Island, which shift with the river's flow. Inland, the terrain rises into wooded hills drained by Salmon Creek and Silver Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Dillingham A-7 quadrangle before significant modern expansion.