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1952 Map of Marshall D-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Marshall D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this landscape, weaving through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal waterways within the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The settlement of Marshall, also identified by its historical post office name Fortuna Ledge, serves as a primary hub for this stretch of the river. Nearby, smaller riverside locations like Takshak, The Bluff, and Ingrihak illustrate the pattern of human habitation along the banks and sloughs.

Transportation and communication are defined by the environment, evidenced by the Winter Trail, the presence of a Telephone Line, and the Landing Strip at Marshall. The terrain rises sharply from the river lowlands toward Pilcher Mountain, while a maze of channels such as Monarch Slough and Five Day Slough create a fragmented geography. These details offer a look at the logistical realities of remote river life before more modern infrastructure arrived.