1955 Map of Kateel River B-6

About this map

The Tagagawik River snakes through the northwest corner of this sub-Arctic landscape, while the wider Box River dominates the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. This 1955 survey illustrates a wilderness defined by its drainage patterns, with the river beds featuring intricate braiding and marshy banks that suggest a low-gradient, high-sediment environment. Beyond the water, the map documents the Second Judicial Division and Fourth Judicial Division boundary as it cuts across the high ground between the drainage basins. No roads, trails, or permanent settlements are recorded on this sheet, emphasizing the area's isolation during the mid-century period. The topography was established using aerial photography from 1952 and 1955, providing a precise record of the winding watercourses and the approximate boundary lines that divided the administrative territories of the Alaska interior.