1954 Map of Goodnews D-6

About this map

The Kanektok River dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Alaskan landscape, part of a complex watershed mapped in the mid-1950s. The drainage system is further defined by the Middle Fork and the Ugalik River, which wind through the terrain as primary watercourses. This survey by the Army Map Service and the Geological Survey captures the region's topography before significant modern shifts, emphasizing the natural corridors created by these rivers. To the northeast, the Great Ridge provides a prominent elevation landmark, while the small label for Eck marks a specific point of interest along the drainage of the Middle Fork. The map illustrates a remote wilderness defined by its hydraulic patterns and high-relief ridges, offering an exact record of the land as it was documented through 1957 aerial photography and 1954 field work.