1956 Map of Hughes

About this map

The settlement of Hughes sits at a critical bend in the Koyukuk River, serving as a central point in a landscape defined by dramatic interior Alaska terrain. This mid-century survey documents a region where the Arctic Circle crosses through the Hogatza Hills and the Alatna River valley. To the north, the Gates Of The Arctic National Preserve encompasses the Angayucham Mts and Nutuvukti Lake, while the Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge stretches across the southwestern corner.