1956 Map of Fort Yukon D-3

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Venetie Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Christian River and a dense network of subarctic wetlands. The interior terrain is marked by isolated settlements like Alexanders Village, which is situated near the riverbanks and the rise of Shotuih Hill. This area, captured before extensive modern development, highlights the traditional importance of seasonal routes, specifically the Winter Trail that cuts north-south across the muskeg and tundra. Large water bodies such as Shovun Lake, Tivehvun Lake, and Gilbert Lake characterize the drainage patterns of the northern Yukon Flats, where the absence of established permanent roads underscores the reliance on river systems and winter-only paths for movement between remote outposts.