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1956 Map of Fort Yukon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Fort Yukon sits at the heart of the Yukon Flats, where the Yukon River meets an intricate network of waterways including the Christian River, Chandalar River, and the Crazy Slough. This mid-century survey illustrates the remote settlement patterns within the Venetie Indian Reservation, showing several small outposts and seasonal sites such as Tsukon, Venetie Landing, and Alexanders Village. The landscape is a complex labyrinth of thousands of small lakes like Vunzik Lake, Sardine Can Lake, and Bearman Lake, many connected by seasonal paths like the Winter Trail.

Crossing the Arctic Circle, the map captures the logistical importance of the regional Hospital and Municipal Airport at Fort Yukon. Isolated cabins and camps, including Johnnie Frog Cabin, Bearman Cabin, and Swede Boys Camp, indicate the widespread reliance on hunting, fishing, and trapping across this watery interior. The presence of the Tractor Trail highlights the specialized overland transportation required to navigate the basin's marshes and sloughs.