1952 Map of Melozitna D-1

About this map

The Indian River winds through this unpopulated interior landscape in the early 1950s, defining a region dominated by a complex network of drainage systems and isolated peaks. This terrain is characterized by winding watercourses like Sithdonit Creek and Tobatokh Creek, which cut through the interior between the Kateel River and Melozitna drainage basins. Survey markers such as VABM 1840 Trail and VABM 1941 Hogley represent the primary human landmarks in a territory otherwise devoid of roads, settlements, or established trails. The map serves as a record of the East Boundary Kateel River Meridian, illustrating the systematic effort to survey the Alaskan wilderness by the Bureau of Land Management. The small label Calamity near the center of the sheet hints at the naming conventions of early surveyors or travelers in this demanding environment.