1952 Map of Big Delta A-4

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Tanana River and Delta River converge in this Alaskan interior landscape, framing a critical transportation corridor during the early 1950s. The convergence area is marked by significant landmarks of the era, including Bert & Marys Roadhouse and the settlement of Big Delta (Aband), which is noted as abandoned on this sheet. The emergence of Delta Junction and Buffalo Center at the intersection of the Richardson Highway and Alaska Highway illustrates the shift in regional activity toward these motorized transport routes. North of the confluence, Quartz Lake and the Shaw Creek Flats dominate the terrain, while numerous smaller outposts such as Jollys Cabins and Bluff Cabin dot the banks of the Goodpaster River, reflecting a period when remote cabins and roadhouses were central to travel and commerce in the territory.