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1958 Map of Big Delta B-1

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Big Delta B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Grizzly Bear Mine and a nearby Mill sit at the heart of this mid-century topographic survey, signaling the mineral extraction focus of this remote Alaskan interior landscape. The drainage system is dominated by the Goodpaster River, which receives a complex network of tributaries including Tibbs Creek, Wolverine Creek, and Antimony Creek. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Black Mountain and a prominent Summit to the east.

Evidence of human habitation is sparse, limited to scattered Cabin and Cabins sites that likely served prospectors or trappers. The detailed mapping of waterways like Eisenmenger Fork and Serpentine Creek illustrates the reliance on river valleys for navigation through the high country. This document preserves the late-1950s state of these remote mining claims and water rights before later development altered the region.