1950 Map of Solomon D-3

About this map

Niukluk River and the Fish River converge in this remote landscape, defining a network of wetlands and meandering waterways that include Steamboat Slough and the Etchepuk River. Rising above the river valleys, Mt Wick serves as a prominent landmark in the western highlands. The map reflects a mid-century period of subsistence and light transport, evidenced by scattered Cabins and a singular Landing Strip situated along a bend in the river. This environment is crossed by the Winter Trail, which connects the mountainous terrain near California Creek and Cotton Creek to the broader drainage basin. The intricate contour lines and swamp symbols illustrate a challenging Alaskan interior where travel followed the freeze-and-thaw cycles of the watersheds.