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1956 Map of Black River D-5

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Black River D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Porcupine River dominates the northern reaches of this Alaskan interior landscape, carving a complex network of waterways including Rock Slough and Henderson Slough. Near the river's bend sits John Herberts Village, a notable settlement point adjacent to a Gaging Sta. The terrain transitions from the low-lying wetlands and lakes of the river valley, such as Wolverine Lake and Scotty Lake, to the significant elevation of Frozen Calf Mountain in the southeast.

Remote travel through this region in the mid-1950s is evidenced by a Tractor Trail winding through the marshes. Distinctive landmarks like Graphite Pt and Deacons Rock serve as navigational anchors along the main river channel, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the drainage of Fishhook Creek. This survey provides a primary look at the land before modern development, recording specific survey markers like VABM 933 Hook and VABM 929 Triple.