1957 Map of Eagle

About this map

The Yukon River flows past the northern settlements of Eagle and Eagle Village in this mid-century survey of the eastern Alaska interior. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Seventymile River, Charley River, and the Fortymile River, the latter featuring a distinctive riverbend known as The Kink. The Taylor Highway provides a critical overland artery through the southern portion of the map, connecting isolated outposts such as Chicken, Jack Wade, and Boundary near the United States Canada border. Historical transport routes like the Kechumstuk Trail and various tractor trails highlight the region's reliance on seasonal and specialized travel. This document captures the distribution of mining-era settlements and river-dependent communities before modern infrastructure expanded further into the bush, preserving the locations of remote landmarks like Eagle Landing Area and high-altitude points including Mount Harper and Arctic Dome.