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1950 Map of Bendeleben B-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bendeleben B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Bendeleben Mountains anchor the southern edge of this 1950s landscape, their steep contours dropping away into a complex network of meandering Arctic waterways. This remote terrain is defined by the convergence of the Kuzitrin River and its major tributaries, including the Noxapaga River and Birch Creek. The hydrological pattern revealed here shows an intricate system of oxbows and marshlands typical of the Seward Peninsula, where the Kateel River Base Line serves as a primary surveying reference across the vast tundra.

Ground transportation is nearly nonexistent, represented only by a lone Tractor Trail cutting through the northwestern corner near Mabel Creek. Named landmarks like Mascot Creek and Gillette Creek suggest the area's history of prospector activity and seasonal exploration. The mapping also identifies numerous smaller drainages such as Ella Creek and Bonanza Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage basins before significant modern alterations.