1954 Map of Marshall A-1

About this map

The Johnson River snakes across a low-lying alluvial landscape in this mid-century survey, showcasing the complex hydrologic patterns of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. This environment is characterized by an intricate network of wandering channels and countless water bodies, including the prominent Kalasik Lake. The intricate path of the Pikmiktalik River and the Kvichavak River illustrate a terrain defined by seasonal flux and shifting currents. With no roads or trails recorded, the reliance on watercourses for travel and subsistence is evident. The mapping, based on 1951 and 1952 aerial photography, preserves the exact positioning of features like Puk Palik Cr before subsequent decades of permafrost change and silt migration altered these waterways.