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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 define this mid-century reconnaissance of a remote Alaskan interior landscape. The map centers on the small settlement of Medfra, situated along the river near a landing field, which served as a critical node for transport and supply in a region devoid of developed roads. Economic activity of the era is anchored by the Nixon Fork Mine, located south of the Kuskokwim Mountains.

Seasonal movement through the territory is represented by a network of specialized routes, including the Winter Trail, Summer Trail, and a generic Trail. Support for travelers is evident in the presence of the Slow Fork Roadhouse and East Fork Roadhouse, as well as a Shelter Cabin in the northern highlands. The terrain transitions from the jagged peaks of the Sunshine Mountains and Sischu Mountains to the expansive wetlands and winding sloughs surrounding the Swift Fork and Slow Fork rivers.