1954 Map of Marshall A-8

About this map

The Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range Area No 1 dominates this mid-century topographic survey of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This map reveals an intricate hydrological network where the Manokinak River and the meandering Azun River weave through a landscape defined by water and shifting sediments. The lack of man-made structures or settlements highlights the isolation of this region during the 1950s, focusing instead on the complex natural geography of the Anerkochik River and Narokachik River. Large deposits of Sand and Mud are noted along the riverbanks, illustrating the active alluvial processes at work near the Kealavik River. This 1954 data, compiled from aerial photography, captures the delta's pristine state before modern administrative changes or infrastructure reached these remote coastal wetlands.