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1952 Map of Melozitna A-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Melozitna A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a complex network of shifting channels, sloughs, and islands within the Melozitna region. The landscape is characterized by prominent landmarks like The Palisades and Brant Bluff, which flank the river's path through the interior. A small settlement at Kallands and scattered cabin locations indicate the sparse human footprint in this wilderness during the early 1950s.

Waterways define the topography, with Cronin Slough, Clayhill Slough, and Mason Slough creating a braided environment around significant landmasses such as Cronin Island and Brant Island. To the north, the terrain rises toward Blueberry Ridge, drained by numerous creeks including Illinois Creek and Buster Creek. To the south, the lower-lying wetlands are fed by the Blind River and Klutstuta River, illustrating the immense hydrological drainage of the Alaskan interior.