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1950 Map of Bendeleben B-5, 1955 Print
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1950 Map of Bendeleben B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The Bendeleben Mountains anchor the southern boundary of this remote Alaskan landscape, where steep slopes give way to a vast, complex drainage system. This 1950 survey shows a wilderness defined by water, dominated by the winding paths of the Kuzitrin River and the Noxataga River. The lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the region's character as a frontier for subsistence and exploration, with a single Tractor Trail in the northwest serving as the only evidence of overland mechanized travel. Numerous named tributaries, including Bonanza Creek, Birch Creek, and Mabel Creek, snake through the lowland marsh and tundra. These waterways provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Seward Peninsula before modern infrastructure, offering researchers a view of the terrain as it existed mid-century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain