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1950 Map of Big Delta B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Shaw Creek Flats dominate the southern portion of this interior landscape, where a complex network of wetlands and meandering waterways defines the drainage patterns of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The contrast between these low-lying marshlands and the rising elevations to the north is sharp, with numerous survey points such as VABM 4084 Mid and VABM 3570 Peak marking the high ridges. This 1950s data reveals a wilderness environment structured by the courses of Gilles Creek, Caribou Creek, and the South Fork Salcha River. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the reliance on natural drainages like Cottonwood Creek and Flat Creek for navigation and orientation. Small tributaries such as Corda Cr and Rapid Creek feed into the broader basin, providing a detailed look at the watershed before modern development reached this section of the Alaskan interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1972
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