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1954 Map of Russian Mission A-7, 1962 Print
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1954 Map of Russian Mission A-7

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Gweek River winds through a complex network of wetlands and tundra north of Bethel in the early 1950s. This survey reveals a landscape dominated by hundreds of small lakes and ponds, emphasizing the seasonal nature of travel in this subarctic environment. The presence of the Winter Trail snaking across the terrain highlights the historical importance of frozen routes for connecting remote regions of Alaska. Unlike permanent modern infrastructure, these trails represent a era where movement across the land was strictly dictated by the freezing and thawing of the Kuskokwim River delta region. The map provides a meticulous record of land lines and unsurveyed locations predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management, serving as a foundational document for mid-century land administration in the Seward Meridian.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain