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1956 Map of Fort Yukon D-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The confluence of the Sheenjek River and the Porcupine River dominates this mid-1950s interior Alaskan landscape, revealing an intricate network of waterways and wetlands north of the Arctic Circle. The terrain is defined by shifting channels and oxbow formations like Bootleg Bend, alongside expansive drainage features such as Curtis Slough and Ninemile Slough. Evidence of seasonal habitation and travel is sparse but present, marked by Carls Cabin and other unnamed Cabin structures located near the riverbanks.

Surveyors identified several triangulation points, including VABM 496 Sheenjek and VABM 492 Cottonwood, which rise above the surrounding marshes. The geography suggests a remote environment where survival and navigation relied heavily on the seasonal flow of the rivers. Landmarks such as Graveyard Slough and Shuman Lake provide specific points of reference in an otherwise fluid, water-bound wilderness.