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1950 Map of Medfra

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Medfra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Kuskokwim River and its major tributaries, including the North Fork, South Fork, and East Fork, dominate this mid-century interior landscape. At the junction of the Nixon Fork and the main river lies Medfra, serving as a primary point of navigation in a region defined by high peaks and winding waterways. The presence of the Nixon Fork Mine, tucked near the Mystery Mountains, highlights the area's mineral prospects during the post-war era.

Logistics for travelers across the Kuskokwim Mountains are reflected in the various waypoints along the Winter Trail and Summer Trail. These routes connect remote outposts like the Slow Fork Roadhouse and East Fork Roadhouse to scattered Shelter Cabins. The topography moves from the prominent Sunshine Mountains to the lower reaches of the Takotna River, illustrating the reliance on seasonal trails and river travel for movement through the Alaskan interior.