
The braided channels of the Nushagak River define this portion of the Dillingham Census Area, where the water complexly shifts through the Keefer Cutoff and Scandinavian Slough. The small settlement of Portage Creek is situated at the southeastern bend of the river, serving as a vital focal point for this riparian landscape. Transportation in this remote region is anchored by the Portage Creek Airport and the singular Red Road, highlighting the reliance on bush aviation and seasonal routes in the Alaskan interior. The map illustrates a transition between broad wetlands and the river's main stem, providing a detailed record of the shifting hydrography and the modest infrastructure that supports life along the Nushagak.
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1951 · Dillingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Naknek
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Dillingham A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Naknek D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Naknek D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Dillingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Naknek
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2019 · Dillingham A-5 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2019 · Naknek D-5 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2019 · Naknek D-5 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000