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1954 Map of Marshall

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Marshall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Yukon River carves through the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, creating a complex network of sloughs and bends near the settlement of Marshall (Fortuna Ledge PO). The map details a transition from the elevated Kuzitvak Mountains down to the watery expanse of the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range. Here, the terrain is defined by a dense labyrinth of lakes and rivers, including the massive Aropuk Lake and the winding Black River.

Logistics in this era relied heavily on the water and seasonal routes, as evidenced by the Winter Trail extending toward Poltes Slough and the presence of The Landing. Local geography is anchored by prominent landmarks such as Pilcher Mtn and Takshak Bluff, which overlook the river traffic near Pilot Station and the remote Owi Village. This survey provides a look at the hydrography of the region before significant modern development altered these traditional transit corridors.