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1952 Map of Kateel River A-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kateel River A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this interior Alaskan landscape, winding through a complex system of waterways and lowlands in the mid-20th century. The intricate hydrography of the Chips Slough and the presence of Chips Island indicate a dynamic riparian environment where shifting channels define the local geography. Small signs of human presence appear as isolated landmarks, most notably Chips Cabin and another unnamed Cabin further south, highlighting the seasonal or subsistence-based occupancy typical of the region.

Transport and navigation are dictated by the terrain, as seen in the Over The Hill Portage, a vital terrestrial link between water bodies. The confluence of the Gisasa River and the meandering Woodyard Creek further illustrates a landscape defined by its drainage patterns. These features, along with geodetic markers like VABM Gisasa 1878, provide essential data for those studying the historical topography and remote infrastructure of this portion of the Yukon-Koyukuk region.