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1952 Map of Big Delta A-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Big Delta A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Tanana River and Delta River converge in this 1952 topographic survey, marking a vital interior crossroads where the Richardson Highway meets the Alaska Highway. This era represents a period of significant transition for the region, illustrated by the presence of Delta Junction and Buffalo Center alongside the older site of Big Delta (Aban'd). The landscape is dotted with early service points for travelers, including Bert & Marys Roadhouse and the Lost Lake Roadhouse, which were essential stops along these remote northern corridors.

Away from the main road system, the map reveals a network of wilderness camps and sloughs, such as Jollys Cabins and Bluff Cabin along the Goodpaster River. Detailed marshlands like the Shaw Creek Flats and deep-water features like Quartz Lake contrast with the braided channels of the major rivers. The inclusion of the Big Delta Airport and various airstrips highlights the growing importance of aviation in connecting these distant settlements in the mid-20th century.