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1952 Map of Russian Mission B-7, 1962 Print
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1952 Map of Russian Mission B-7

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The meandering Johnson River dominates this mid-century topographic record, winding through a complex landscape of tundra lakes and wetlands north of Kvichavak. The presence of small settlements like Tundra George, Big Fritz, and Phillips Bros highlights the sparse but established human activity in the region during the early 1950s. These names likely represent family-based trapping or fishing camps positioned along the water's edge for seasonal access. Transport across this watery terrain is anchored by a Winter Trail, reflecting the necessity of frozen ground for overland travel in the Bethel area. The map illustrates a transitional period where land lines were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management but remained largely unsurveyed and unmarked on the ground, leaving the natural waterways as the primary geographic landmarks for navigation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain