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1955 Map of Baird Mountains A-3, 1970 Print
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1955 Map of Baird Mountains A-3

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Kallarichuk Hills dominate this mid-century wilderness landscape, rising sharply above the complex drainage systems of the Squirrel River. In 1955, this region of the Northwest Arctic remained largely roadless, defined instead by the Winter Trail and a remote Squirrel River Landing Strip used for access. The map reveals a sparse network of human presence through isolated Cabins tucked along the banks of Klery Creek and Martha Creek. These scattered structures and the reliance on seasonal trails highlight a traditional subsistence and prospecting era before modern infrastructure reached deep into the interior. Numerous watercourses including Canyon Creek and Otter Creek carve through the high elevations, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Baird Mountains before later environmental shifts or developments impacted these pristine watersheds.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain