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1954 Map of Sleetmute C-8, 1974 Print
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1954 Map of Sleetmute C-8

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Kuskokwim River carves a massive, winding path through this mid-century landscape, flanked by a network of expansive wetlands and seasonal drainage systems. Near the river's bend lies the Kolmakof (Site), a location of significant historical weight as a former Russian trading post, appearing here alongside the Kolmakof River and the nearby Kolmakof Lake. These features, along with the settlement of Napaimiut further downstream, highlight a geography where life and transport were dictated entirely by water. Small tributary systems such as New York Creek and Suter Creek feed into the main channel, while the presence of a Landing Area and scattered Cabins suggests the sparse, functional infrastructure required for survival and commerce in the Alaskan interior during the 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain