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1964 Map of Hughes

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hughes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Kobuk River and Hogatza River systems dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which is bisected by the Arctic Circle. The settlement at Hughes serves as a focal point near the southern edge of the map, supported by the Hughes Landing Area. This 1964 edition, based on mid-1950s surveys, documents a region defined by river navigation and traditional overland travel. Indigenous and historic routes are evident in labels like Potziligi Portage (Kobuk Portage) between the Pah River and the Kobuk.

The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features including the Upper Kobuk Canyon, Lower Kobuk Canyon, and numerous large water bodies such as Narvak Lake and Nutuvukti Lake. To the north, the Angayucham Mts and Nilunorat Hills transition into the Alatna River valley. This map provides a detailed view of the wilderness before modern infrastructure, noting several Cabins and a lone Discovery label, which suggests mineral exploration in the Hogatza Hills.