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1954 Map of Goodnews A-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Goodnews A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Togiak stands at the northern edge of Togiak Bay, serving as a focal point for this coastal Alaskan landscape mapped in the early 1950s. The settlement is supported by a Landing Field situated along the shoreline, marking its role as a remote transportation hub. The massive braided channel of the Togiak River dominates the central terrain, weaving through an expansive wetland complex before emptying into the bay.

Elevated peaks such as Eklik 932 and Gechiah 899 provide topographic contrast to the low-lying river delta and the surrounding waterways, including Gechiak Creek and the Kulukak River. A lone Cabin located near Nemesis 191 underscores the sparse, subsistence-based land use of the era. This survey, conducted by the Army Map Service, captures the intricate transition from the mountainous interior to the tidal influences of the Negukthlik River.