1952 Map of Holy Cross B-4

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The Bonasila River snakes across this subarctic landscape, characterized by complex oxbows and marshy lowlands in its northern reaches. Photographed in the early 1950s, the terrain transitions from these water-logged flats into the significant elevations of the southern interior. The Stuyahok River carves a winding path through the center of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding highlands. Distinctive landmarks such as Two Spot Mountain and Bonasila Dome rise sharply from the river valleys, providing essential navigational points in a region without established roads or trails. This survey, mapped by the Army Map Service, documents a wilderness defined by its intricate hydrography, including the Stanstrom Creek and Hawk River systems, before any modern infrastructure altered the drainage patterns.