1954 Map of Sleetmute D-2

About this map

The Kuskokwim River dominates this interior Alaska landscape, weaving through a complex network of wetlands and sloughs. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the map reveals the intricate hydrology where the Stony River meets the main channel, including the Stony River Cutoff. This area reflects a wilderness defined by its waterways, providing a look at the region before significant modern development. Sparse human presence is marked only by isolated Cabins and a single Cabin along the riverbanks, likely serving as seasonal camps for hunting or trapping. The terrain rises north of the floodplains toward Moose Creek, punctuated by the geodetic marker VABM Kusk 958. The map documents the shifting nature of these glacial rivers, showing the bars and islands that dictate travel in the Alaskan interior.