1949 Map of Big Delta C-6

About this map

The Military Reservation dominates the interior of this Alaskan interior landscape, a vast expanse of high terrain and drainage systems surveyed just after the war. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Little Salcha River and its numerous tributaries, including Moose Creek, Globe Creek, and Stuart Creek. In the southwest corner, the Tanana River cuts across the landscape, paralleled by the vital transport corridor of the Richardson Highway. This 1949 survey, with minor revisions in the mid-1960s, reveals a largely uninhabited territory where movement was dictated by the river valleys and the few established survey markers like VABM 2556 Seven and VABM 1831 Canyon. The map provides a clear record of the area's transition into a specialized military and transportation zone, showcasing the isolation of the French Creek drainage within the larger restricted boundaries.