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1952 Map of Kateel River B-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kateel River B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this interior Alaskan landscape, winding through a complex system of oxbows and wetlands within the Yukon-Koyukuk region. In the early 1950s, the area remained largely roadless, with human presence defined by isolated structures such as Tobys Cabin and other unnamed Cabins positioned along the riverbank. These outposts suggest a seasonal reliance on the waterway for transportation and subsistence in a period before widespread aerial access changed the character of the bush.

Several significant tributaries feed into the main channel, including the Gisasa River and the Bitzla River, each contributing to the shifting hydrology of the valley. To the northeast, the Three Day Slough illustrates the dynamic nature of the river's path through the alluvial flats. This 1952 aerial survey provides a clear view of the wilderness as it existed prior to any significant modern development.