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1954 Map of Goodnews D-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Goodnews D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Eek Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the Alaskan interior, where the high peaks of Eek Mountain and Nuklunek Mountain overlook a complex network of glacial valleys and tundra waterways. The Kanektok River and Eek River define the primary drainage systems, carving through the terrain alongside lesser tributaries like Puyulik Creek and Tsayoylukek Creek.

Aerial photography from 1953 and 1957 reveals a landscape largely untouched by permanent settlement, though a remote Landing Strip near the Eek River indicates the critical role of bush aviation in navigating this roadless region during the post-war era. The map provides a precise record of the Seward Meridian land lines as predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management, documenting the geography before any modern infrastructure altered these traditional waterways and landmarks like Amakututee.