1958 Map of Big Delta C-1

About this map

Goodpaster River and its numerous tributaries dominate this mid-century survey of the Alaskan interior. Based on aerial photography from 1954 and 1955, the map captures a landscape defined by its intricate drainage patterns rather than human infrastructure. The northern reaches of the sheet are marked by the Stone Boy Creek and the headwaters of the Charley River, while the southern portion tracks the winding path of Rock Creek and Slate Creek. The North Star Borough Boundary cuts through the northeast, indicating the early administrative divisions of the territory as it transitioned toward statehood. This document is particularly valuable for its recording of specific hydrologic features like Paldo Creek and Porcupine Creek before later developments or name changes occurred in this part of Southeast Fairbanks.