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1954 Map of McGrath D-6

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of McGrath D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the Takotna River and the Kuskokwim River serves as the focal point for this interior Alaskan landscape, which captures a period of transition for regional transport and settlement. While McGrath sits prominently on the riverbank, the map identifies Old McGrath (Abandoned) nearby, reflecting the relocation of communities along these shifting waterways. A small Cem is marked near the modern townsite, providing a point of interest for genealogists tracking early residents of the Kuskokwim region.

Resource extraction and aviation dominate the interior, with the Candle (Placer) mine situated south of the Roundabout Hills. The importance of air travel in the 1950s is evident from the distribution of remote runways, including the Tatalina Landing Strip and Candle Landing Strip. These clearings, along with various Cabin and Cabins labels, illustrate a landscape where river travel and small bush planes were the primary links between isolated outposts and the larger world.