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1952 Map of Marshall D-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Marshall D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this 1950s landscape, carving a massive arc through a complex network of wetlands and side channels. Along its eastern bank, the settlement of Marshall (Fortuna Ledge PO) serves as a primary hub, situated near the base of Pilcher Mountain. The map illustrates a transitional subarctic environment where the river is the primary artery for movement, supported by seasonal infrastructure like the Winter Trail and a single Telephone Line connecting remote points.

Downstream, the terrain is defined by a intricate system of bypasses including Poltes Slough, Monarch Slough, and Five Day Slough, which isolate large landmasses such as Arbor Island. Evidence of smaller-scale activity is found at The Landing and the minor settlement of Ingrihak, while the interior is crisscrossed by namesake drainages like Owl Creek and First Chance Creek. This survey captures the remote riverine character of the region before significant modern development altered the pattern of these wilderness outposts.