1952 Map of Kwiguk B-4

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this landscape in the Kusilvak region of Alaska, branching into a complex network of waterways that include the Pektotolik Slough and Tunurokpak Channel. In the early 1950s, this area was characterized by seasonal movement and remote outposts, evidenced by the presence of Patsys Cabin and other unnamed Cabins located near the riverbank. This survey provides a look at the seasonal infrastructure of the region, noting a Winter Trail that cuts across the marshy lowlands, likely used when the terrain was frozen and passable. To the southeast, the terrain rises into higher elevations where the Anuk River and Archuelinguk River navigate through more structured valleys, contrasting with the delta-like complexity of the western portion of the map.