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1964 Map of Bendeleben

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bendeleben
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Volcanic cones and high tundra peaks define the central Seward Peninsula as it appeared in the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is dominated by the massive Imuruk Lake and a series of geologically distinct features such as Dryas Cone, Andromeda Cone, and Lost Jim Cone. Evidence of early territorial industry is visible through the tractor trails and scattered gold mines that supported small outposts like Taylor, Aurora, and Dahl.

The presence of Bunker Hill Station near the Kuzitrin River suggests the importance of communication and transportation hubs in this remote interior. Waterways like the Fish River and Niukluk River flow from the slopes of Mount Bendeleben, carving through wide basins like Death Valley. Numerous cabins are marked throughout the terrain, providing a record of the seasonal habitations and trapping lines that once crisscrossed the region.