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1956 Map of Melozitna C-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Melozitna C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Melozitna River meanders across this interior landscape, defining a complex drainage system in the years following the mid-century aerial surveys. This 1:63,360 scale study captures a wilderness environment dominated by the Kok Rines Hills and the winding course of the Little Melozitna River. The topography reveals a transition from these upland ridges toward the low-lying basins of Tokatjikh Creek and Melozimoran Creek.

The absence of roads or permanent settlements in this 1950s record emphasizes the isolation of the region, where the primary landmarks are topographic and hydrological rather than man-made. Researchers can trace the surveyor's reliance on natural markers such as Tokatjikh Hill and the Kateel River Meridian to establish order in a territory then largely accessed only by water or air. Smaller features like Haha Cr further illustrate the intricate network of tributaries feeding into the larger Melozitna basin.