1959 Map of Medfra

About this map

The Kuskokwim River and its labyrinthine tributaries define this interior Alaskan landscape, where remote outposts like Medfra and Nicolai serve as anchors along the water. In the northern reaches, the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the headwaters of the Nowitna River, while the southern expanse is dominated by the Sunshine Mtns and the Sischu Mountains. The map reveals a reliance on aerial and seasonal transport, noted by the presence of the Medfra Landing Strip, the Colorado Creek Mine Landing Strip, and segments of a Winter Trail threading through the lowlands.