1956 Map of Fort Yukon A-3

About this map

Birch Creek dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its path defined by an intricate network of abandoned oxbows and meanders that trace the shifting history of the waterway. The transition from the saturated lowlands to the elevated terrain in the south is marked by Discovery Creek, which drains toward the expansive marshy plains above the Arctic Circle. This mid-century survey, based on aerial photography from the early 1950s, reveals a wild and unpopulated wilderness where survival is dictated by the hydrology of the Yukon River basin. The inclusion of survey markers like Vabm 482 and landmarks such as Egil Island provides essential reference points for navigating a region defined by its lack of roads or permanent settlements.