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1956 Map of Fort Yukon C-4

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Venetie Indian Reservation dominates this 1950s landscape, where a complex network of waterways defines the terrain north of the Arctic Circle. The Yukon River carves a massive path across the center of the sheet, characterized by shifting sandbars and numerous braided channels. This riparian environment is shaped by a intricate system of sloughs, including the Aenetle Slough, Cutoff Slough, and Nuntragut Slough, which weave through the wetlands alongside the Chandalar River and Christian River.

Settlement is sparse and tied directly to the river system, most notably at Venetie Landing, which is marked by its own triangulation station, VABM 402 Venetie Landing. Several Cabins are noted along the banks, reflecting the seasonal and subsistence-based lifestyle of the region. The map also records local topography through markers such as VABM 464 Sam and VABM 417 Virginia, providing precise points within the vast, water-rich lowlands of the Marten Creek drainage.