1954 Map of Kateel River A-5

About this map

Gisasa River and its winding tributaries define this interior Alaska landscape, captured in a survey based on early 1950s aerial photography. The terrain is characterized by complex drainage patterns and numerous high points, including the geodetic markers VABM 1919 Rain and VABM 2152 Nod. Flowing from the north, the Honhosa River contributes to the intricate network of watercourses that shaped the movement of people and wildlife through this unpopulated wilderness. This edition reflects the land as it was understood in the mid-20th century, before major modern infrastructure, showing an expanse of unsurveyed and unmarked locations that remained largely wild. The map provides an essential baseline for researchers tracking changes in the river morphology and the shifting boundaries of the riparian swamps.