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1980 Map of Russian Mission

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Russian Mission
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Yukon River and Kuskokwim River dominate this vast stretch of the Alaskan interior, revealing a landscape where water and winter travel dictate the rhythm of life. The survey highlights several established riverfront settlements, including Russian Mission, Upper Kalskag, and Aniak, which serves as a central hub with its Airport and Radio Towers. The intricate web of the Portage Lakes and smaller tributaries like the Kuyukutuk River and Aniak River connect various fish camps and seasonal sites such as Tuckers Fish Camp and Dogfish Village.

Evidence of historical commerce and subsistence is visible in the network of the Winter Trail, which threads between the Kilivit Mountains and the Kuskokwim Mountains. From the landing at Kako Landing to the remote Shelter Cabin locations, the map documents the infrastructure of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Landmarks like Molybdenum Mountain and Mount Hamilton rise above the wetlands, anchoring a territory defined by its complex hydrology and isolated outposts.