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1952 Map of Russian Mission B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Aniak River dominates this interior Alaskan landscape, shown here as a complex network of meandering channels and oxbow lakes. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 1950s using photogrammetric methods revealed a wilderness defined by its water systems and seasonal passage. A prominent Winter Trail cuts across the wetlands, indicating the vital overland routes used for transport and communication when the ground and rivers were frozen. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Buckstock River and Swift Creek feed into the broader drainage system. This survey represents the area before significant modern development, documenting the natural hydrology and established bush trails that served as the primary infrastructure for local travel and subsistence during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain