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1956 Map of Black River B-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Black River B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The United States Canada international border marks the eastern edge of this 1950s interior Alaskan landscape, where the Alaska Yukon boundary cuts through a complex network of subarctic waterways. The drainage system is dominated by the Black River and its major tributary, the Salmon Fork, which wind through a terrain characterized by numerous unnamed lakes and swampy lowlands. Human presence is exceptionally sparse in this region, anchored primarily by the John Roberts Cabin situated along the river fork.

The topography transitions from the low-lying wetlands of the west toward more defined elevations in the east, including Vabm 2160. Named watercourses like Drifting Snow Creek, Runt Creek, and Racquet Creek illustrate the seasonal hydrology of this remote territory before significant modern development. This survey serves as a vital record for researchers tracing the early infrastructure and named landmarks of the eastern Alaskan interior.