1954 Map of Bethel C-3

About this map

The Kilbuck Mountains dominate this 1950s study, defining a landscape shaped by narrow drainage systems and high-altitude terrain. The map captures the complex hydrology of the region as seen in the mid-20th century, with significant waterways like Karl Creek and Quartz Creek carving through the mountain passes. The drainage pattern is further defined by Clear Creek and Swift Creek, which serve as the primary topographical markers in this unpopulated expanse. Published by the Geological Survey and based on photography from the late 1950s, this document preserves the land as it was before modern developments, showing a wilderness defined solely by its natural watersheds and mountain peaks.