1952 Map of Nulato C-3

About this map

The Yukon River dominates the northeastern corner of this interior Alaska landscape, where it meets the sprawling wetlands of the Pilot Mountain Slough. This region is characterized by a complex network of waterways and low-lying marshlands, notably around the winding course of Bishop Creek. Rising above the surrounding alluvial flats is Pilot Mountain, a significant topographical landmark providing a vertical contrast to the saturated terrain below. The survey reveals a landscape largely defined by natural hydrology, including the drainage of Kinkaid Creek to the east. Compiled from 1952 aerial photography, the map captures a wilderness area in the Kateel River Meridian before significant modern development, showing the intricate patterns of seasonal wetlands and unsurveyed land lines that were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management.