1953 Map of Marshall B-7

About this map

The Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range covers the southern half of this landscape, reflecting early 1950s conservation efforts in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and marshland, dominated by the sprawling Nuskealik Lake and the meandering paths of the Manokinak River, Kuyungsik River, and Talik River. One of the few significant relief features in this otherwise aquatic environment is Iwaktok Hill, standing as a solitary landmark amidst the wetlands. Photogrammetric methods from 1951 and 1952 aerial surveys reveal a region defined by its hydrography rather than human infrastructure, as the sheet confirms there were no roads or trails in this area at the time of field annotation in 1953. This map documents the natural state of the Alaskan tundra before subsequent changes in administrative naming and management.