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1954 Map of Russian Mission A-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Russian Mission A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mount Hamilton stands as a prominent landmark in this 1954 survey of the Alaskan interior, located within the Bethel region. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways draining the highlands, most notably the Tuluksak River and its various tributaries. These streams, including Ophir Creek, California Creek, and Bonanza Creek, suggest a history of prospecting and drainage patterns vital to the local geography.

Evidence of historical activity is found in the naming of smaller features such as Mary Lou Gulch and Rockpile Pass. The map, based on aerial photography from the early 1950s, documents the drainage systems of Sabula Creek and Nyac Creek before significant modern alterations. This record provides a clear view of the natural terrain and watercourses that shaped the movement of people and resources through this remote territory during the mid-20th century.