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1954 Map of Russian Mission C-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Russian Mission C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Kalskag and Lower Kalskag anchor this 1950s survey, situated along the north bank of the sweeping Kuskokwim River. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and tundra lakes, dominated by the expansive waters of Arhymot Lake and Kukaklik Lake. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Portage Mountains, where survey markers like VABM 464 Martin denote the high ground overlooking the river valley.

Transport in this era relied heavily on seasonal routes and the natural geometry of the land. A documented Winter Trail connects the settlements to the surrounding wilderness, while a noted Portage suggests a historic route for navigating between the river and the complex of upland lakes. Small details such as a Cem near the riverbank provide important points of reference for genealogists and local historians studying the mid-century footprint of these Alaska Native communities.