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1951 Map of Ambler River, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of Ambler River

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Kobuk River and Noatak River systems dominate this reconnaissance of the Alaskan interior, compiled during a period of intense aerial survey for the Naval Petroleum Reserve. The landscape is defined by the high crests of the Brooks Range, specifically the Baird Mountains and the Schwatka Mountains. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated cabins and the Pitka Shelter Cabin along the southern waterways. A notable Winter Trail connects the drainage basins, illustrating the seasonal nature of transportation and survival in this subarctic environment before the expansion of modern infrastructure. The detailed hydrography of the Shungnak River, Ambler River, and Redstone River shows a complex network of tributaries like Jade Creek and Cosmos Creek, critical for navigation and resource exploration during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.48 x 24.22 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain