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1954 Map of Kateel River C-2

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kateel River C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Koyukuk River and its intricate drainage system dominate this mid-century Alaskan interior landscape. The river’s winding course is mirrored by the Huslia River and Hogatza River, creating a complex network of active waterways and historical channels like Richards Slough. This environment is characterized by numerous interior water bodies, including Peter Cleaver Lake and Tsedolalindin Lake, which suggest a seasonally shifting floodplain.

Evidence of seasonal travel is preserved in the form of a Winter Trail cutting through the western section, a vital link for traversing this roadless expanse when the ground and rivers were frozen. Rising above the low-lying wetlands is Roundabout Mountain, providing a singular point of elevation and a landmark for those navigating the valley. The map documents the region as it was recorded during aerial surveys in the early 1950s, capturing the unmodified wilderness before significant modern infrastructure reached this part of the Yukon-Koyukuk area.