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1954 Map of Russian Mission B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Kuskokwim River dominates the northern reaches of this 1954 topographic study, winding through a complex network of sloughs and abandoned channels that characterize the alluvial landscape. This territory, mapped by the Army Map Service, highlights the essential transport infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century, including a Winter Trail that cuts across the river's bends to facilitate overland travel during the frozen months. To the south, the terrain transforms into a dense mosaic of small lakes and ponds, drained by the meandering course of Bogus Creek. The lack of permanent structures or settlements on the sheet underscores the seasonal nature of human activity in this part of the Bethel region during the early 1950s, where movement was dictated by the river and established trails.

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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