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1956 Map of Black River C-5

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Black River meanders across this northern landscape, defining a remote interior region of Alaska as it was documented in the mid-1950s. The river's winding course is marked by distinct navigational points such as Deadman Ripple and is overlooked by the prominent Red Bluff. This specific survey period captures the terrain just as photogrammetric methods were beginning to refine the mapping of the Yukon-Koyukuk area, revealing a vast network of ponds and unnamed wetlands surrounding the larger Tiinkdhul Lake. Evidence of human presence is sparse but specific, centered on the Doghouse Cabin located along the riverbank. This isolated structure and the named water feature Dahteh provide rare reference points for researchers studying the historical land use and travel routes through this interior wilderness before modern infrastructure arrived.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain