1979 Map of Goodnews Bay D-2

About this map

High Lake and Upper Togiak Lake anchor this 1979 survey of the Alaskan interior, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and drainages. The Izavieknik River flows southward through the valley floor, serving as the primary hydrologic link between these significant water bodies. Mapping here was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey using photogrammetric methods from 1973 aerial photography, with field annotations added in 1976. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the region during the late 1970s. For researchers and geologists, the map provides a precise record of the course of Trail Creek and the surrounding high-elevation terrain before modern environmental changes. The presence of these named water features suggests their importance for local navigation or seasonal activity in an otherwise roadless territory.