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1953 Map of Kantishna River B-4, 1974 Print
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1953 Map of Kantishna River B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Bitzhtini Mountains and Kuskokwim Mountains dominate this 1950s interior Alaska landscape, reflecting a time when this region remained largely unsurveyed on the ground. This map, based on 1952 aerial photography, documents the headwaters and drainages that defined travel and subsistence before modern infrastructure. The North Fork Kuskokwim River winds across the southern reaches, while the Cosna River and Zitziana River cut through the northern and eastern sections. High-elevation survey markers like VABM 3196 Extra and VABM 2653 Kus provided the necessary technical anchors for mapping this remote wilderness. The lack of named settlements or roads highlights the isolation of this terrain, where the natural water systems and mountain ranges were the primary landmarks for navigators and hunters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain