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1956 Map of Fort Yukon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fort Yukon serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, situated at the strategic confluence of the Yukon River and the Porcupine River. This subarctic landscape within the Yukon Flats is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the Chandalar River and the Black River, which carve through the marshy terrain above the Arctic Circle. The map records a traditional Alaskan subsistence lifestyle, documenting numerous isolated dwellings and landmarks such as the Joe Carroll Cabin, Johnnie Frog Cabin, and the Toussaint Island Cabins.

Infrastructure in this remote region is limited to seasonal routes, labeled here as Winter Trail and Tractor Trail. To the north, the Venetie Indian Reservation encompasses several Gwich'in settlements, including Alexander Village and Venetie Landing. The presence of the Hospital at Fort Yukon and the Halfway Roadhouse highlights the essential service nodes that supported travelers and residents in the vast interior before modern highway expansion.