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1952 Map of Big Delta D-6
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1952 Map of Big Delta D-6

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The winding Chena River dominates this interior landscape as it snakes through the valley during the early 1950s. The river's path is marked by sharp meanders and backwaters like Mullen Slough, highlighting a riverine environment before significant modern development. Transportation in this remote Alaskan corridor relied on seasonal paths, evidenced by a prominent Sled Road that parallels the watercourse to the north, providing a vital overland link across the frozen terrain. Scattered signs of human presence are sparse but significant for the era, including an Airstrip near the riverbank and several isolated Cabin locations that indicate temporary or seasonal habitations for trappers or prospectors. In the eastern portion of the sheet, the South Fork joins the main stem, defining the drainage patterns of the surrounding highlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain