1952 Map of Nulato D-1

About this map

Whakatna Creek meanders across the southern portion of this remote Alaskan interior landscape, characterized by complex oxbows and marshy lowlands typical of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. Interpreted from 1952 aerial photography, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses and elevation contours that trace the rugged drainage basins of the subarctic. To the north, Hotnakatua Creek cuts through the high ground, providing a primary drainage for the surrounding hills. This survey emphasizes the raw topography of the territory before significant modern development, focusing on the natural water systems that have historically dictated travel and subsistence patterns for those moving through the Nulato quadrangle.