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1954 Map of Taylor Mountains

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Taylor Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Kashegelok and Kashioli sit within a sprawling watershed defined by the massive glacial lakes of southwestern Alaska, where the Tikchik Mountains and Nushagak Hills shape the drainage of several major river systems. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, including the Nushagak River, Salmon River, and Holitna River, which have served as critical travel corridors for generations.

A singular Tractor Trail provides one of the few terrestrial transport markers through the interior, while the southwest corner of the map features a dense cluster of significant water bodies such as Nishlik Lake, Upnuk Lake, and Chauekuktuli Lake. This 1954 survey, which was not field-checked, documents the region's topography before more modern development, preserving the placement of small settlements and the intricate branching of creeks like Vukpalik Creek and Klutapuk Creek that define the wilderness around the Taylor Mountains.