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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

Dillingham serves as the focal point of this coastal Alaska survey, situated where the Wood River and Nushagak River converge. The mapping captures the community in the early 1950s, highlighting its proximity to Snag Point and the essential Landing Strip that connects this maritime hub to the interior. Further south along the coast, the settlements of Nelsonville and Kanakanak are visible, the latter identified by its government hospital, marking it as a critical regional center for health and services during this era.

The intricate drainage systems of the Muklung River and Salmon Creek define the low-lying tundra landscape, where numerous channels like Black Slough and the Little Muklung River wind through the marshy flats. Of particular note for historians is the Winter Trail, a vital seasonal transport route across the frozen landscape. Strategic landmarks such as Sheep Island, Grassy Island, and Picnic Point anchor the shoreline, providing a detailed look at the geography before modern development shifted the coastal profile.