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1955 Map of Fort Yukon C-3

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The confluence of the Porcupine River and the Yukon River defines this landscape, where a complex network of sloughs and islands creates a shifting riparian environment. At the heart of this activity is Fort Yukon, appearing here in the mid-1950s with its Fort Yukon Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base tucked beside Hospital Lake. The presence of these aviation hubs underscores the area's role as a critical transportation node in the Interior, where river and air routes were the primary links to the outside world.

Surveyed in 1952, the map details the intricate waterways that shaped local life, including Nuntragut Slough, Sucker Slough, and Yllota Slough. Named landforms like Homebrew Island and Toussaint Island sit amidst a maze of side channels and lakes, such as Laura Lake and Sixmile Lake. Several isolated Cabin sites are noted along the banks, while a Winter Trail cuts across the western portion of the sheet, marking a seasonal route through the wetlands.