1954 Map of Marshall A-6

About this map

The vast, water-heavy landscape of the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range Area No 1 dominates this mid-century topographic survey. A saturated wetland environment, the region is defined by an intricate network of countless unnamed small lakes and ponds that stretch across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. On the eastern edge of the sheet, the significant expanse of Aropuk Lake stands out as a primary geographic landmark. The topography, mapped by the Army Map Service using aerial photography from the early 1950s, reveals a terrain where land and water are inextricably linked, characterized by an Indefinite Boundary that reflects the shifting nature of these coastal lowlands. This survey documents the area before significant modern changes, providing a clear record of the hydrography in one of Alaska’s most remote wildlife habitats.