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1954 Map of Taylor Mountains

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Taylor Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Nusha Gak Hills and Taylor Mountains define this interior Alaskan expanse, where a complex network of waterways facilitates movement through the wilderness. The western portion of the map is dominated by the interconnected waters of Wood Tikchik State Park, including Nuyakuk Lake, Chikuminuk Lake, and Lake Chauekuktuli. These large glacial lakes feed the Tikchik River, illustrating the primary drainage patterns toward the Bristol Bay region.

A solitary Winter Trail provides the only overland transportation route indicated, cutting through the northern hills near the Holitna River. This route, along with labels such as Burnt Cabin Creek and Old Man Creek, hints at the seasonal travel and subsistence activities central to life in this area during the mid-20th century. The drainage of the Nushagak River and its major tributaries like the Mulchatna River and Salmon River create a vast riparian system that has historically supported both indigenous communities and later commercial interests.