1954 Map of Russian Mission A-4

About this map

Birch Slough meanders through a vast network of water bodies in this mid-century survey of the Alaska interior. The landscape is defined by the shifting hydrology of the region, where a prominent Winter Trail cuts across the northern terrain, indicating the vital seasonal transportation routes used before modern infrastructure. To the north, Bogus Creek flows through the lowlands, while the eastern edge of the map rises into more varied topography. This area includes the distinct Mary Lou Gulch and the geodetic marker at Vabm 184. The map, based on aerial photography from the early 1950s with minor revisions through 1973, captures a wilderness landscape largely shaped by its seasonal waterways and traditional overland paths.