1953 Map of Norton Bay B-2

About this map

North Fork Unalakleet River dominates the central and southern reaches of this interior landscape, weaving a complex drainage pattern through the unpopulated terrain of the Kateel River Meridian. This 1953 field-annotated survey reveals a wilderness defined entirely by its hydrology, where the Nulato River enters from the northeast corner. Unlike many coastal or settled regions, this area contains no roads, trails, or man-made structures, reflecting the remote state of the Alaskan interior during the mid-twentieth century. The map provides a precise record of the natural topography and waterway courses before significant modern infrastructure reached this part of the Yukon-Koyukuk region.