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1949 Map of Big Delta C-6

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Big Delta C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Military Reservation lands dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which reflects several decades of logistical and industrial development. While the terrain was originally mapped in the late 1940s, this edition includes significant post-war infrastructure. The most striking addition is The Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle near a dedicated Pumping Station. This vital energy corridor runs parallel to the Richardson Highway, the region's primary artery connecting the interior to the coast.

Waterways like the Tanana River and the Little Salcha River define the lower elevations, where evidence of local activity is found in the form of a Landing Strip and a Gravel Pit. To the north, the topography rises sharply into a network of drainages including Moose Creek, Glacier Creek, and Stuart Creek. This map captures a specific era when traditional Alaskan wilderness began to integrate massive industrial projects alongside established military boundaries.