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1952 Map of Kwiguk

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kwiguk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Yukon River delta unfolds in intricate detail, revealing a complex network of distributaries and seasonal settlements in the early 1950s. At the Head of Passes, the river splits into major waterways including Kwikpak Pass and Kwikluak Pass, which navigate the marshy lowlands toward Norton Sound. This geography supported a specialized river-based economy, evidenced by the numerous small settlements and fish camps scattered along the banks, such as Fish Village and Bill Moores.

Transitioning from the delta's flats toward the interior, the landscape rises into the Andreafsky Hills and Kuzilvak Mountains. Key logistical hubs like Mountain Village and Andreafsky (St Marys PO) serve as anchors along the winding riverbanks. The presence of a Winter Trail and several Seaplane Anchorages highlights the reliance on seasonal transport and bush aviation in this remote stretch of the Alaska Territory.