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2017 Map of Bendeleben A-3 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bendeleben A-3 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McCarthy Marsh and the surrounding drainage systems dominate this portion of the Seward Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pargon River. In this remote interior region of the Nome Census Area, the hydrology reveals a complex network of seasonal and permanent waterways, including Oregon Cr and Star Cr.

Gold mining heritage is etched into the landscape through place names such as Bullion Cr and Ready Bullion Cr, suggesting the historic prospecting activity that once drew people to these distant reaches. The map details the transition from the marshy lowlands to the more defined creek beds of California Cr, Duncan Cr, and Cotter Cr, providing a clear view of the topographical challenges faced by early travelers and miners in this subarctic environment.