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1951 Map of Goodnews

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Goodnews
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Kanektok River and Kukaktlik River define the intricate drainage of this southwestern Alaska region during the mid-20th century. Established settlements such as Quinhagak and Goodnews sit along the coast of the Kuskokwim and Goodnews Bays, serving as hubs for the local fishing and subsistence economy. Further south, the mining town of Platinum marks a point of industrial activity near Puyulik Mtn.

Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a transition in land use, noting Togiak (Aband) and Kashiagamiut alongside active sites like the Placer Mine in the northeastern reaches. The terrain is dominated by the Ahklun Mountains and Kilbuck Mountains, where high peaks like Mt Waskey and Nuklunek Mountain tower over numerous lakes, including Klak Lake and Nagugun Lake. The southern coastal section is protected by the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, established to preserve the diverse landscape of the Togiak Bay area.