1986 Map of Hughes C-2

About this map

Siruk Creek meanders through this interior Alaska landscape, defining the drainage patterns of a region characterized by expansive wetlands and isolated water bodies. Published in 1986 from photography taken in the early 1970s, the map reveals a wilderness largely untouched by permanent road infrastructure. In the southeastern corner, Lake Mingkoket sits as a prominent landmark amidst the low-lying terrain. The survey captures a specific moment in the land management of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, reflecting the transition of territory defined by the Kateel River Meridian and township boundaries such as T 15 N and T 14 N. This cartographic record provides a clear view of the natural hydrology before any significant modern development altered the course of the local waterways.