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1950 Map of Bendeleben B-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bendeleben B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Koyuk River drainage dominates this mid-century survey of the Seward Peninsula, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal movement and remote waterways. In 1950, when these aerial photographs were captured, the region remained largely untouched by permanent infrastructure, save for the Winter Trail, which provided a crucial overland link during the Alaskan freeze. This route skirts the eastern edge of the survey area, navigating the lowlands east of the river's winding course.

Rising above the surrounding valleys, Kiwalik Mountain serves as a prominent landmark in the north, surrounded by numerous tributaries including Goose Creek and Boomer Creek. The intricate network of smaller streams like Big Bar Creek and Timber Creek feeding into the main river channel illustrates the complex drainage patterns of this subarctic environment. This map is a record of the region's topography before more modern development, emphasizing the natural corridors used by travelers and hunters.