1952 Map of Holy Cross

About this map

The Yukon River and Innoko River converge in this western Alaska landscape, serving as the primary transportation corridors for the remote settlements of Anvik, Holy Cross, and Shageluk. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the map reveals a network of water-dependent life, where seasonal Winter Trails provide the only overland connections between isolated trading posts and indigenous villages. The presence of multiple landing strips, such as the Anvik Landing Strip and Holikachuk Landing Strip, underscores the transition to bush plane aviation for mail and supplies in the mid-20th century.