1954 Map of Sleetmute C-6

About this map

The Kuskokwim River defines the northwest corner of this 1950s interior landscape, where the seasonal and subsistence patterns of the region are evident through isolated markers of human presence. The small settlement of Oskawalik sits at the confluence where the Oskawalik River meets the larger Kuskokwim, serving as a primary point of reference in a terrain dominated by drainage systems and high ridges. Evidence of wilderness travel and resource storage is preserved through labels for a Cabin and Caches along the riverbanks, representing the essential infrastructure of mid-century life in the Bethel region. Further south, the topography rises sharply toward the summit of Aghaluk Mtn, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying river valleys and complex marshy sections mapped during this mid-century survey.