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1954 Map of Dillingham B-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Dillingham B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Nushagak River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a broad, braided path through a region defined by extensive marshlands and intricate drainage networks. Along its banks, the settlements of New Stuyahok and Ekwok serve as focal points for human activity, each accompanied by a landing strip that underscores the reliance on bush aviation for connectivity in this part of Alaska. The presence of Tunravik (Site) suggests an earlier habitation or seasonal camp near the confluence of Tunravik Creek and the main river channel.

The surrounding terrain is a dense web of smaller waterways, including Klutuk Creek, Lower Klintuk Creek, and Lookout Creek, which navigate the low-lying interior. This 1954 data represents the area before significant modern development, showing the river in its natural state with numerous sandbars and shifting channels that have historically dictated the placement of indigenous and trade settlements.