1954 Map of Dillingham D-2

About this map

The Mulchatna River and its complex network of tributaries define this mid-century sub-arctic wilderness, captured through photogrammetric methods in the 1950s. The landscape is dominated by the winding course of the Koktulii River and Old Man Creek, which flow through a dense matrix of muskeg and small lakes typical of the Nushagak River basin. Evidence of human presence is sparse but notable, with Cabins and a singular Cabin situated along the riverbanks, alongside unidentified Ruins that suggest earlier seasonal use or settlement. This survey also records the small settlement of Stuyahok near the confluence with the Stuyahok River. The map highlights a remote area where transportation and survival were inextricably tied to the river systems, long before any roads or established trails were documented in the region.