1955 Map of Kateel River

About this map

The Koyukuk River and its intricate network of sloughs and tributaries dominate this mid-century Alaskan landscape. The map highlights the indigenous and commercial activity of the era, centered around Huslia and the Old Cutoff Trading Post. The region's interior relies heavily on water transport and seasonal encampments, as evidenced by Fishing Camp, Richards Camp, and Tobys Cabin. To the west, the Continental Divide creates a sharp topographical contrast to the low-lying wetlands of the Dagitli River basin. Remarkable geological features like the Nogahabara Sand Dunes and Roundabout Mountain provide distinct navigational landmarks in a wilderness defined by shifting watercourses like the Three Day Slough and Racetrack Slough.