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1950 Map of Big Delta B-4, 1984 Print
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1950 Map of Big Delta B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Shaw Creek Flats dominates the southern reaches of this interior Alaskan landscape, forming a complex network of wetlands and braided drainage systems. Based on 1950 aerial photography, the map reveals a rugged terrain where the Fairbanks North Star Borough boundary cuts across high ridges and deep valleys. Several prominent vertical angle bench marks, including Vabm 4084 and VABM 3570 Peak, indicate the significant elevation changes that define the watershed between the Salcha River and Shaw Creek. The drainage patterns, from the narrow canyons of Gilles Creek to the broader meandering path of Caribou Creek, suggest a wilderness largely untouched by formal road networks at mid-century. This survey provides a baseline for understanding the hydrologic and topographic character of the region before modern development or significant shifts in the permafrost landscape altered the surface features of the flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain