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1955 Map of Kateel River

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Kateel River
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 dominates this mid-century interior landscape, winding through a complex network of sloughs and lakes that defines the region's geography. Near the center of the sheet, the striking Nogahabara Sand Dunes rise above the surrounding wetlands, a rare geologic feature in this subarctic environment. The settlement of Huslia is shown with its Huslia Landing Area, serving as a vital transportation hub along the river's edge.

Evidence of seasonal travel and subsistence is found throughout the river system, including the Winter Trail and several isolated outposts like Old Cutoff Trading Post, Richards Camp, and Tobys Cabin. The confluence of the Kateel River and the Dulbi River with the main channel illustrates the water-based connectivity of the era, while prominent landmarks like Roundabout Mountain and Sand Bluff provided essential orientation for those navigating the vast Yukon-Koyukuk basin.