1956 Map of Hughes

About this map

Hughes and its associated river infrastructure serve as the primary focus in this mid-1950s interior Alaskan landscape. Positioned along the Koyukuk River, the settlement is connected to a network of remote sites like the Placer Mine Landing Area and Hog Landing, illustrating the essential role of air and water transport in the territorial era. A notable historical route, the Totzitigi Portage (Kobuk Portage), provides a traditional link between the Koyukuk River and the Kobuk River systems, cutting across the Lockwood Hills.