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1955 Map of Big Delta A-3

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Big Delta A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Tanana River and its massive braided channel dominate this interior Alaska landscape, captured during a period of extensive aerial surveying in the mid-1950s. The convergence of the Gerstle River from the south and the Goodpaster River from the north creates a complex network of waterways, including the winding Liscum Slough and the expansive Goodpaster Flats.

Remote outposts and signs of human presence are sparse, yet significant for those tracing local history. The Clearwater Ranch stands near the Clearwater tributary, while several isolated Cabin and Cabins locations are noted along the riverbanks and near Volkmar Lake. A Winter Trail provides a glimpse into the seasonal transportation routes that connected these interior drainages, crossing the South Fork and White Creek to facilitate travel over the frozen terrain.