1954 Map of Dillingham B-7

About this map

The Wood River and Muklung River systems dominate this landscape in the mid-1950s, weaving through a complex network of wetlands and tundra between the Muklung Hills and the massive waters of Lake Nerka. Near the southern edge, the settlement of Aleknagik serves as a focal point for activity on Lake Aleknagik, where a Landing Strip, a Landing Area, and a Gaging Sta indicate the importance of water and air transport in this roadless region. A lone Mine is tucked into the northern slopes of Marsh Mountain, suggesting early resource extraction efforts amidst the hills. The map also records scattered cabins, such as the one labeled Cabin on the shores of Lake Aleknagik, and names smaller waterways like Arcana Creek and Iowithla River that define the local drainage patterns.