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1952 Map of Holy Cross A-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Holy Cross A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive path through the southeastern corner of this 1952 landscape, defining a region of intricate waterways and shifting embankments. Rising above the riverbanks, the Paimut and Holy Cross Hills dominate the topography, providing a stark vertical contrast to the low-lying sloughs that branch from the main channel. This survey, compiled from aerial photography, illustrates a wilderness tied to seasonal movement, featuring the Winter Trail as a primary terrestrial route.

Hydrological patterns are complex here, with the Koserefski River winding across the northern flats and features like Deer Hunting Slough indicating the land's traditional uses. Near the prominent Tabernacle Mountain, the geography transitions from the riparian environment of Horse Island and Big Bend Slough into more elevated terrain. This map serves as an important record of the mid-century Alaskan interior, where landmarks like Crooked Lake were essential navigational points for those traveling away from the primary river corridors.