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1950 Map of Big Delta A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Tanana River sweeps across the northern reaches of this interior Alaska landscape, defining a complex network of braided channels and marshes in the mid-20th century. To the south, the massive expanse of the Fort Greely military reservation dominates the territory, its boundaries encompassing the southward-flowing Delta Creek. The map documents the region just as the postwar infrastructure was solidifying, showing the Richardson Highway tracing the northeastern corner as it parallels the river. Evidence of local habitation and seasonal use is sparse but specific, with labels for a lone Cabin and a cluster of Cabins located near the headwaters of Clear Creek. This survey provides a precise record of the land lines predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management for unsurveyed territory, illustrating the systematic effort to organize this portion of the Alaska interior during a period of expanding federal administration and strategic military presence.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain