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1950 Map of Bendeleben C-6

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bendeleben C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Taylor and the nearby settlement of Homestake anchor this 1950 survey of the Seward Peninsula, captured at a time when mining operations and hydraulic engineering shaped the landscape. The Kougarok River serves as the central artery for the region, flanked by the complex path of the North Star Ditch, a significant piece of water-conveyance infrastructure designed to support placer mining. The industrial footprint of the era is evident through numerous Mine symbols and extensive Tailings along the creek beds, particularly near Macklin Cr and Washington Creek.

Transportation in this remote terrain is defined by the Nome-Taylor Highway and several Tractor Trails, providing critical access to remote claims. High points like Harris Dome and Baldy Mountain overlook a network of gold-bearing streams, while the Continental Divide cuts across the northern edge of the sheet. The presence of a Road Camp and multiple Landing Strips underscores the logistical challenges of operating in this subarctic environment during the mid-20th century.