1952 Map of Marshall C-1

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this 1952 study, carving a massive path through a complex aquatic landscape of winding sloughs and alluvial channels. Mapped by the Army Map Service using aerial photography, the terrain is defined by the sharp bend of the Devils Elbow and the intricate drainage of the Reindeer River. The absence of roads or trails across this region underscores the importance of these waterways as the primary corridors for navigation and transport. Researchers can observe the natural hydrology of the area before modern environmental shifts, noting how the Middle Slough and various unnamed lakes create a seasonally dynamic environment typical of the Alaskan interior.