1952 Map of Unalakleet B-4

About this map

Anvik River dominates the eastern drainage of this interior Alaskan landscape, winding through a complex system of ridges and valleys as documented in the early 1950s. The terrain is defined by its watercourses, with the South River and Otter Creek carving distinct paths through the hills. This 1:63,360 scale topographic study, based on 1951 aerial photography, illustrates a completely unpopulated wilderness area without roads or established trails at the time of the survey. The intricate contour lines reveal a rugged, high-elevation plateau where the transition from river bottoms to upland summits is sharp and immediate. For researchers of Alaskan geography, the map provides a precise record of the natural hydrology and elevation before later 20th-century shifts in mapping technology and landscape management.