1951 Map of Nulato

About this map

The confluence of the Koyukuk River and the Yukon River defines this subarctic interior landscape during the mid-century, where river navigation remained the primary link between isolated settlements. Native villages and trading sites like Koyukuk and Kaltag are positioned at strategic river bends, while the Kaltag Portage serves as a critical overland route connecting the Yukon valley to the Norton Sound region. The map meticulously records the complex drainage system of the Kaiyuh Mountains, including the meandering Khotol River and Kaiyuh Slough.