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1954 Map of Goodnews A-7

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Goodnews A-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Goodnews sits at the confluence of several major waterways on the eastern shore of Goodnews Bay in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Goodnews River, which branches into the Middle Fork and South Fork. Transport in this roadless territory relied heavily on the water and a network of specialized paths, including a Tractor Trail, a Winter Trail, and several Native Trails.

Remote outposts are marked by a Landing Field and an isolated Cabin near the Tunulik Lakes. Significant topographic landmarks such as Mumtrak Hill, Knight Mountain, and Pyramid Mountain provide navigational cues across the tundra. The presence of Mud flats and a Tidal Flat along the bay emphasizes the transition between the interior river systems and the coastal environment of the Bering Sea region.