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1954 Map of Sleetmute D-7

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sleetmute D-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Horn Mountains dominate the southern portion of this interior Alaskan landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop to a network of drainage systems. The survey reveals a region defined by its watercourses, including the westward-flowing Kolmakof River and the winding Getmuna Creek. Evidence of mid-century aviation and transit is visible near Juninggulra Mountain, where a Landing Strip is positioned to serve this isolated terrain.

A Winter Trail runs parallel to Crooked Creek in the northeast, signifying the seasonal nature of movement through this environment. Other prominent geological features like Oguohaydok Ridge and numerous tributaries such as Montana Creek, Eagle Creek, and Village Creek further illustrate the intricate topography. The map documents the Kuskokwim River watershed during a period when remote access relied heavily on small aircraft and seasonal trails.