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1954 Map of Taylor Mountains D-5

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Taylor Mountains D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Kashegelok stands as a focal point along the winding Holitna River in this mid-1950s survey of the Alaska interior. The settlement pattern is sparse, defined by the isolated Cabin and the presence of a Cem near the riverbanks, suggesting a small but established subsistence community. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of major waterways, where the Chukowan River and Kogrukluk River meet the Holitna, creating a complex drainage system through the Nushagak Hills.

Elevations rise toward the Taylor Mountains in the northeast, while the river valleys are marked by stands of Timber and numerous tributary streams like Shotgun Creek and Whitewater Creek. The lack of roads or trails noted by the Army Map Service emphasizes the reliance on these river corridors for travel and transport during this era. This survey captures a specific moment in the geography of the Dillingham region before significant modern changes.