1952 Map of Kwiguk

About this map

The Yukon River delta unfolds into a complex network of distributaries and coastal wetlands on the Bering Sea, as documented in the early 1950s. At the Head of Passes, the river splits into major channels like Kwikpak Pass and Kwikluak Pass, creating a landscape defined by seasonal movement and river-dependent life. Small riverbank settlements such as Sheldon Point and New Hamilton are interspersed with specialized sites like the Seaplane Anchorage near Akulurak. To the east, the terrain shifts abruptly as the Andreafsky Hills rise from the marshy lowlands. This area includes notable cultural and administrative hubs of the era, including Old Andreafsky and Andreafsky (St Marys PO). The presence of a mapped Winter Trail highlights the importance of seasonal overland routes in this roadless environment, connecting isolated villages like Johnnys Village and Pitkas Point along the winding Archuelinguk River.