2019 Map of Holy Cross A-2 NW

About this map

Holy Cross sits at a critical junction of terrestrial and riverine geography along the Yukon River in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. This 2019 survey captures the community’s layout at the edge of the Walker Slough, where a small network of local routes like Big Lake Road and Beach Road serve the interior, while the Holy Cross Airport provides the essential modern connection to the outside world. The terrain is dominated by the Holy Cross Hills to the west, rising sharply from the riverbanks to provide a natural barrier between the Yukon and the Koserefski River. To the north and south, the landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the river delta, including Gost Creek, Whitehorse Creek, and Red Wing Slough. These waterways suggest a landscape where seasonal changes and water levels dictate movement and land use near landmarks like Dividing Point and Lucky Point.