1958 Map of Big Delta B-2

About this map

Goodpaster River meanders through the northern interior of this Alaskan landscape, defining the low-lying wetlands that contrast with the surrounding high country. The terrain is marked by several significant summits, most notably Shawnee Peak, which stands as a central landmark amidst a complex network of drainages. This mid-century survey reveals a wilderness accessed primarily by water and a single Tractor Trail that cuts across the central valleys. Isolated Cabins along the riverbanks suggest the seasonal presence of trappers, prospectors, or surveyors in an era when much of the interior remained remote and largely untouched by permanent development. The drainage patterns of Central Creek, Big Swede Creek, and White Creek illustrate the intricate watershed that feeds the larger Goodpaster system.