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1979 Map of Goodnews Bay A-1

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Goodnews Bay A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Aman Ka Lake dominates this Alaskan landscape, sitting at an Elevation 38 within a complex network of glacial-fed waterways. The terrain is defined by the sharp rise of Sugtutlik Peak and the winding courses of the Weary River and Ongoke River. This 1970s survey captures a wilderness largely devoid of modern roads, emphasizing instead the historical footprint of indigenous or early settlement sites.

The presence of Yacherk (Site) and Sparks (Site) along the banks of the Igushik River provides essential data for researchers of regional history and archaeology. These labels identify specific locations of former habitation or camps that may not be recorded on later maps. The surrounding wetlands are crisscrossed by smaller tributaries like Longarm Creek and Middle Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Dillingham region before significant environmental shifts.