1956 Map of Melozitna C-2

About this map

The Melozitna River meanders across this landscape, defining a broad valley of wetlands and complex oxbows in the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. North of these lowlands, the Little Indian River cuts through higher elevations, while Bacon Creek drains the eastern slopes. The terrain is characterized by significant topographic rises, notably the Krines Hills in the southeast and prominent benchmarks like Vabm 3214 in the northwest. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey using aerial photography from the early to mid-1950s, the map shows an area of Alaska devoid of roads or trails during this period. The intricate drainage patterns and the distinction between the saturated river bottoms and the surrounding high ground provide a clear view of the hydrological character of the region before any modern infrastructure development.