1952 Map of Holy Cross C-5

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The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge dominates this sub-arctic terrain, where the drainage systems of several significant waterways converge. This 1950s survey detail reveals a landscape defined by the winding course of the Atchuelinguk River in the west and the Bonasila River in the northeast corner. The intricate network of smaller tributaries, including Jackson Creek and Roberts Creek, illustrates the complex hydrology of the region before the formal boundaries of the Refuge Boundary were established by later federal conservation acts. The southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the Hawk River, showcasing a remote wilderness devoid of established roads or permanent settlements at the time of the original 1952 field annotation.