1954 Map of Candle A-1

About this map

Ungalik River and the Kateel River define the hydrographic character of this interior Alaskan landscape, which was primarily mapped via photogrammetric methods from aerial photography taken in the early 1950s. The terrain transitions between river basins through several significant elevations, most notably at Traverse Peak and VABM High Peak 2688. This mid-century survey reflects the wilderness of the Yukon-Koyukuk region before significant infrastructure development, emphasizing natural drainages like Caribou Creek. The absence of mapped roads or permanent settlements highlight the area's isolation during the post-war era, providing a baseline for environmental historians and those studying the remote river networks of the Alaska interior.