1952 Map of Holy Cross A-4

About this map

The Kilbuck Mountains dominate this 1952 landscape in the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where the Stuyahok River carves a winding path through the western foothills. At the river’s edge, the small settlement of Stuyahok represents a critical interior outpost, supported by a nearby Landing Strip and a primitive Cabin. This survey, mapped by the Army Map Service, captures the reliance on seasonal transport in the Alaskan interior, specifically highlighting a Winter Trail that cuts across the northern terrain. To the southeast, the landscape transitions to a complex aquatic network where Mountain Creek meets the meandering waters of Tuckers Slough, indicating a low-lying drainage pattern typical of the river valleys before they reach the larger Yukon system. The map provides a precise record of these isolated landmarks and navigation routes during the early 1950s.