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1956 Map of Fort Yukon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fort Yukon stands as the primary hub within the expansive Yukon Flats, situated where the Porcupine River meets the Yukon River. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal movement and river-dependent life, featuring numerous isolated structures like the Bearman Cabin and Joe Carroll Cabin. The presence of the Venetie Indian Reservation and settlements such as Alexander Village and Venetie Landing underscores the region's enduring indigenous heritage.

Transport patterns of the 1950s are etched into the terrain through a network of waterways and overland routes, including the Winter Trail and several Tractor Trails. The map details a complex hydrology of sloughs and lakes, from Crazy Slough to the Veh-Tenjerlow Lakes, which provided the essential corridors for commerce and subsistence before the expansion of modern infrastructure. Local services are represented by the Hospital and Municipal Airport at the river's bend.