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1958 Map of Big Delta C-5, 1974 Print
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1958 Map of Big Delta C-5

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Salcha River and the South Fork Chena River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which was primarily defined by its remoteness and strategic utility during the mid-20th century. A massive Military Reservation occupies the central portion of the map, illustrating the significant federal footprint in the Fairbanks North Star Borough during the Cold War. Transportation across this wilderness was limited to a few specific corridors, most notably the Tractor Trail that parallels the Salcha River and its various tributaries. Small clusters of Cabins and a remote Landing Strip indicate seasonal or specialized activity in an area otherwise devoid of concentrated settlement. Hydrological features like Koepke Slough and Twentyfive Mile Creek provide specific landmarks for those navigating the complex river systems and lowlands that characterize this subarctic terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain