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1954 Map of Melozitna D-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Melozitna D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this mid-century Alaskan landscape, its winding course defining a complex network of waterways including Mathews Slough and the sprawling Huggins Island. Human presence in this subarctic region is marked by small, strategic outposts such as the Fishing Camp (12 Mile) and the Rock Island Point Cabins. The map captures a moment when traditional land use and seasonal habitation remained central to the area's geography, evidenced by a solitary Cem (cemetery) and scattered cabins along the riverbanks.

A geologically active environment is revealed by the Pocahontas Hot Springs located in the northeast, where Pocahontas Creek meets the broader valley. The southern portion of the quadrangle is characterized by a dense system of wetlands and streams, specifically the Indian River and Little Indian River, which snake through the low-lying terrain before joining the larger river system. This survey preserves the exact locations of survey markers like VABM 945 Canoe E Base, essential for early mapping of the Alaskan interior.