1952 Map of Marshall D-1

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this 1952 study, carving a wide path through a landscape of intricate sloughs and islands. The settlement of Marshall (Fortuna Ledge PO) serves as a primary point of human activity along the riverbank, situated just south of the prominent The Bluff. The map records a transition in transit methods, showing both the Winter Trail and the Telephone Trail alongside more modern features like a Landing Strip. The presence of small settlements like Takshak and Ingrihak reflects the dispersed nature of residency along the water's edge. This environment is characterized by shifting hydrology, where features like Poltes Slough and Five Day Slough create a complex network of waterways around Arbor Island. The topography rises sharply east of the river at Pilcher Mountain, offering a rare point of elevation in a largely aquatic and marshy territory.