1953 Map of Kantishna River A-4

About this map

The Kuskokwim Mountains dominate this 1950s interior Alaskan landscape, providing a topographical study of the region before significant modern development. The northern section of the map reveals the high elevations of the range, including the peak at Vabm 2545 Dean. To the south, the terrain transitions into a complex network of wetlands and meandering waterways centered on the Muddy River. This contrast between the elevated mountain ridges and the saturated lowland basins illustrates the typical drainage patterns of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. With no roads or trails indicated on the sheet, the map documents a wilderness primarily defined by its natural topography and seasonal water levels.