1952 Map of Holy Cross D-5

About this map

Stuyahok River and the Bonasila River define the drainage patterns of this Alaskan interior landscape as it was documented in the early 1950s. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, though the lack of named peaks or settlements underscores the wilderness character of the region during this era. Surveyed by the Army Map Service and published for civil use, the map serves as a primary record of the northern boundary of the Seward Meridian. The intricate contour lines trace the high ridges and steep valleys between these two river systems, illustrating a landscape defined entirely by its natural hydrology and the lines of the Public Land Survey System rather than human habitation or infrastructure.