1993 Map of Tyonek D-2

About this map

The Kahiltna River and Yentna River dominate the drainage patterns of this Alaskan landscape, captured during a period of transition in mapping technology between 1952 and 1993. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and wandering water bodies, including Kroto Cr and Deshka River, indicating a low-lying riparian environment where seasonal travel was essential. The scarcity of permanent structures is evidenced by an isolated Cabin and a sparse network of pathways designated as Winter Trail or 4wd routes. These labels reflect a wilderness area where navigation was largely dictated by frozen ground or specialized vehicles. Significant lakes like Neil Lake, Lockwood Lake, and Brevig Lake dot the map, providing fixed landmarks for bush pilots and hunters navigating the numerous unnamed channels and marshy stretches between the major river forks.