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1954 Map of Goodnews D-7, 1968 Print
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1954 Map of Goodnews D-7

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Kanektok River dominates this mid-century landscape in the Bethel region, flowing through a vast network of tundra ponds and smaller waterways. Compiled from aerial photography taken in 1952 and 1957, the map illustrates an intricate riparian environment where the Ugalik River and Kluktak Creek join the drainage system. The terrain is characterized by thousands of unnamed small lakes and meandering watercourses, typical of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The southwestern portion of the sheet shows the junction of Magaktlek Creek and Taluatlek Creek, providing a detailed record of the shifting hydrology in this unsurveyed territory. This survey reflects the remote character of the Alaskan wilderness before significant modern infrastructure, focusing primarily on the natural waterways like Kuskokwak Creek that served as primary landmarks and transport corridors for the area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain