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1950 Map of Bendeleben B-3

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bendeleben B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Continental Divide winds across a landscape of volcanic cones and glacial lakes within the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. This 1950 topographical study of the Seward Peninsula highlights a complex drainage system where the Kuzitrin River and Boston Creek navigate the high country of the Bendeleben Mountains. The presence of features like Lost Jim Cone, Gosling Cone, and the Twin Calderas illustrates the distinct volcanic history of the region.

Lower elevations are marked by significant water bodies, including the prominent Kuzitrin Lake and smaller basins like Erich Lake and Sandy Lake. To the north, the terrain transitions toward Blueberry Dome, while the southern reaches of the map are dominated by the mass of Mount Boyan. This map provides a clear record of the unpopulated interior before the formal establishment of modern conservation boundaries, tracing the natural contours of the Alaskan wilderness.