1952 Map of Norton Bay B-1

About this map

South Fork Nulato River and the high headwaters of the Unalakleet River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape as it was documented in the early 1950s. The topography here is defined by high mountainous ridges that separate major drainage basins, forming a natural barrier between the coastal regions and the interior river valleys. The map documents a critical transportation link across this high ground via the Kaltag Sled Trail, which follows a known Portage route used for winter travel. This specific area serves as a jurisdictional boundary, showing the division between the Second Judicial Division and the Fourth Judicial Division. The surveyor's notes indicate that while the landforms were captured through aerial photography in 1952, the terrain was not field checked, reflecting the challenges of mapping this remote subarctic region.