1954 Map of Goodnews B-3

About this map

Togiak River meanders through this portion of southwest Alaska, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by its intricate hydrological network. In the mid-1950s, the settlement of Kashiagamiut sat along the river's northern bank, marking a point of human habitation in a region primarily shaped by wide glacial valleys and water. The map documents the convergence of several significant tributaries, including the Narogurum River and Kashalak River, which flow south to join the main channel. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into more pronounced elevations surrounding Pungokepuk Lake, which feeds into Pungokepuk Creek. This survey, compiled from aerial photography taken between 1952 and 1957, captures the drainage patterns of the Togiak valley before modern shifts in river morphology, providing a clear record of the area's geography and the remote position of Ongivinuk River to the east.