1954 Map of Goodnews A-3

About this map

The braided channels of the Negukthlik River and the meandering path of the Ungalikthluk River define this stretch of the Alaskan wilderness as it was documented in the early 1950s. Located within the Seward Meridian, the landscape is a complex network of glacial meltwater and tundra wetlands. Topographic peaks such as Sharp, Center, and Eddy rise above the river valleys, providing distinct landmarks in a region largely devoid of permanent settlements or infrastructure. The Kulukak River flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the drainage patterns that characterize this coastal hinterland. This survey reflects the detailed photogrammetric work of the Army Map Service, capturing a moment when the land remained primarily unsurveyed and unmarked, with townships predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management but not yet physically established on the ground.