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1952 Map of Nulato D-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Nulato D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Koyukuk settlement sits at a critical fluvial junction where the Koyukuk River meets the Yukon River. This 1952 topographic study, derived from aerial photography, illustrates a complex aquatic landscape of shifting channels, including Holtilyet Slough and Patsy Slough. A network of smaller waterways like Squirrel Creek and Negotsena Creek drain the surrounding terrain, while Koyukuk Mountain provides a prominent landmark overlooking the confluence.

Evidence of historical communication and local infrastructure is visible through the Abandoned Telegraph Line and a local airstrip. Small-scale habitation is noted at various points along the riverbanks, indicated by several Cabins and a Cem (cemetery) near the primary settlement. The prominence of Koyukuk Island and Megotsot Island within the braided river system highlights the dynamic nature of this northern interior environment during the mid-20th century.