1947 Map of Russian Mission

About this map

The Yukon River and Kuskokwim River anchor this mid-century portrait of Southwest Alaska, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal travel and remote outposts. Small settlements and camps like Dogfish Village, Russian Mission, and Aniak are connected by a network of river sloughs and overland winter trails. The presence of Kako Air Field and several isolated shelter cabins underscores the logistical challenges of the era, while the transition from the low-lying Paimiut Slough to the Kilbuck Mountains in the southeast highlights the varied terrain.