1953 Map of Melozitna A-4

About this map

The Melozitna River winds through the northern portion of this interior Alaskan landscape, dominated by the sweeping elevations of the Kokrines Hills. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the terrain shows a primitive wilderness environment where drainage patterns define the geography. One of the most notable human-recorded points is Melozit Springs (Aband), located along the eastern slopes above Glacier Creek. The label "Aband" (abandoned) provides a critical marker for those tracing the history of seasonal camps or early geological exploration in this part of the Kateel River Meridian. To the south, Hot Springs Creek and Black Sand Creek feed into the broader drainage system, while the singular label Turnaround at the southwestern corner suggests a known landmark or terminal point for river travel or early trails during this era of Alaskan mapping.