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1956 Map of Fort Yukon D-3

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Yukon Flats dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, ponds, and meandering watercourses. The Christian River winds through the western portion of the territory, while large bodies of water like Gilbert Lake and Tinehvan Lake dot the low-lying terrain. Human presence is concentrated near the southwestern corner at Alexanders Village, a settlement reached by a documented Winter Trail.

A notable geographic landmark, Shotuih Hill, rises above the surrounding flats near Shovun Lake. The map reflects a period before later boundary adjustments, though it acknowledges the inclusion of the area within the National Wildlife Refuge. The abundance of seasonal routes, including an approximate Winter Trail, underscores the reliance on frozen ground for transportation across this interior Alaskan environment during the 1950s.