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1952 Map of Holy Cross

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Holy Cross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Yukon River and Innoko River dominate this mid-century interior landscape, creating a complex network of sloughs and islands that defined regional travel. Settlements like Holy Cross, Anvik, and Grayling serve as focal points along the main river corridors, while Shageluk and Holikachuk sit nestled along the winding sloughs of the Innoko. The presence of several Landing Areas and a Seaplane Base underscore the critical importance of bush aviation for connecting these river villages in an era before road access.

Industrial and seasonal activity is marked by Railroad City and various clusters of cabins, including Travis Cabins. Away from the water, the terrain rises into the Long Mts and Holy Cross Hills, crossed by a Reindeer Trail and a Winter Trail. These routes, along with features like Reindeer Lake and Tabernacle Mtn, reflect a landscape deeply tied to subsistence patterns and traditional overland movement between the river drainages.