1950 Map of Russian Mission

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The Yukon River and Kuskokwim River dominate this mid-century Alaskan interior, revealing a network of remote settlements and seasonal camps along the vast waterways. The namesake Russian Mission is a focal point near the Yukon, while to the east, Little Russian Mission and Aniak anchor the Kuskokwim drainage. The map records several small outposts and family-named landmarks such as Phillips Broe, Big Fritz, and Tundra George, which provide rare evidence of individual residency and activity in the region's wilderness.