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1955 Map of Big Delta A-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Big Delta A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Indian Village rests along the northern shore of Healy Lake, serving as a focal point for settlement in this interior Alaskan landscape during the mid-1950s. The region is defined by the braided path of the Tanana River and its numerous tributaries, including the Healy River and the Volkmar River. The drainage patterns suggest a complex watershed where White Creek and Swede Creek feed into the South Fork Goodpaster River, while Michigan Creek carves through the eastern highlands.

Transport through this territory relied on a seasonal Winter Trail that cuts across the northern section, connecting the valleys of the West Fork and South Fork Goodpaster River. This network illustrates the era's dependence on natural waterways and winter routes before the expansion of modern road systems into the deeper interior. The map also captures the intersection of major survey lines, where the Fairbanks Meridian and Copper River Meridian meet.