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Digging deeper in the collection, I see that the USGS 15' sheet,
Hooper Bay (D-2), Alaska, [date of survey, 1952] shows that
dramatic loop in the Kun River. The publication date for the
sheet I'm looking at is 1965, so that connector might have been
dug, as it does appear that the two ribbons of the river touch
each other at that point.
 
Sue Haffner
CSU Fresno, Map Library
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> I have a patron who is looking for a map of the Kun River in Alaska prior to
> 1960.  The specific location he is interested in is about 5-10 miles east of
> the community of Scammon Bay.  Using the USPLS it is part of township T20N,
> R88W, Seward Meridian.  There is a huge loop in the river at this point and he
> evidently helped dig the connector at the point where the loop almost meets.
> He wants a map that shows the river before this project was finished.  All of
> our maps show the connection.  Any info on where we could locate such a map or
> a xerox copy of that particular area would be appreciated.  We'll reimburse
> xeroxing/mailing charges.  Please reply to me at <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9801%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7bit7BIT%26P%3D58369%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>  Thanks.
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