1954 Map of Kateel River C-4

About this map

Koyukuk River meanders dramatically across this subarctic landscape, carving deep oxbows and intricate loops through the central portion of the survey area. In the early 1950s, this region was characterized by its immense hydrological complexity, where the main channel meets the Hodatic River and feeds into the extensive Three Day Slough system. The terrain is marked by a notable contrast between the riparian lowlands and the Nogahabara Sand Dunes in the northeast, a rare aeolian feature in this environment. The settlement of Pitka stands as a solitary human marker in a territory largely defined by the Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge and the Koyukuk Wilderness. The map captures the undisturbed natural state of these watersheds before later administrative boundary designations were formally finalized, providing a clear record of the original stream paths and shoreline topography.