1954 Map of Dillingham B-1

About this map

The Kvichak River meanders through a landscape defined by an intricate network of lakes, ponds, and wetlands in this 1954 survey. The topography, mapped by the Army Map Service using aerial photography, reveals a complex hydrologic system where Kaskanak Creek and Bear Creek weave through the low-lying terrain. This area, located within the Seward Meridian, reflects the wilderness character of the Alaska interior during the mid-twentieth century. The map provides a detailed view of the water-saturated landscape before significant modern changes, documenting the natural drainage patterns and the predetermined land lines established by the Bureau of Land Management.