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1954 Map of Goodnews D-8

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Goodnews D-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Quinhagak sits at the edge of Kuskokwim Bay in this mid-century survey, serving as a critical point of human activity in a landscape defined by water. The Kanektok River dominates the southern portion of the sheet, winding through complex wetlands toward the coast. A distinctive Tractor Trail and a nearby Landing Field highlight the vital, if sparse, transportation infrastructure required for coastal access in the 1950s.

The interior is characterized by an intricate drainage system including the bifurcated branches of Warehouse Creek, with the North Branch Warehouse Creek and South Branch Warehouse Creek feeding into the surrounding tundra. Significant water bodies like Ithagsutlek Lake and the meandering Oyak Creek illustrate the saturated geography of this region. The map also records specialized features like the Tidal Flat, where the river meets the bay, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Alaska coast during this era.