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1954 Map of Sleetmute D-5

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sleetmute D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Georgetown sits at a strategic bend where the George River meets the Kuskokwim River, serving as a primary focal point for this interior Alaskan landscape. The mid-century survey reveals a river-centered economy and lifestyle, evidenced by the presence of Ruins and a lone Cabin further downstream. These small footprints of human activity are set against an intricate network of waterways, including Steamboat Creek and California Creek, which drain the surrounding high ground.

Family and community history is anchored by the Eightmile Cem located near the mouth of Eightmile Creek. This period of the 1950s shows the area largely in its natural state, prior to significant modern development, with landmarks such as the East Fork and Downey Creek defining the drainages. The mapping, based on 1953 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the traditional travel corridors and subsistence locations along the riverbanks.