1952 Map of Melozitna A-1

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this mid-century interior landscape, winding through a complex system of braided channels and expansive islands. This 1952 survey, based on aerial photography, documents a remote stretch of the river corridor where small settlements like Kallands and Birches represent the sparse human footprint. The river's dynamic nature is evident in the named side channels and islands, including Cronin Island, Flora Island, and Weir Island, which are separated by waterways such as Mason Slough and Clayhill Slough. To the south, the dramatic elevation change of The Palisades overlooks the main channel, while the interior is crisscrossed by tributaries like Blind River and the Klatatuta River. The presence of several Cabin labels near points like Painter Pt and Clay Pt indicates the seasonal or subsistence use of these riverine resources in the early postwar era.