1954 Map of Marshall C-4

About this map

Kashunuk River meanders across this mid-century topographic survey, defining the fluid landscape of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The map depicts an intricate network of wetlands, sloughs, and countless small water bodies characteristic of the coastal tundra in western Alaska. Compiled from aerial photography taken in 1951, the data reflects the natural drainage patterns of the delta before significant environmental changes or modern infrastructure reached this remote region. The absence of roads or settlements on this sheet emphasizes the wilderness character of the refuge, where the shifting channels of the Kashunuk River serve as the primary geographical markers for this portion of the Kusilvak region.