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1950 Map of Candle A-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Candle A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Koyuk River dominates this mid-century Alaskan landscape, its winding course and associated wetlands creating a complex drainage system across the Seward Peninsula. The remote settlement of Haycock serves as a focal point for activity, supported by a nearby Landing Strip and a cluster of Cabins. This interior region reflects the logistical realities of the era, where transportation relied heavily on a network of routes like the Tractor Trail and the water access provided at Dime Landing.

The prominence of a Gold Mine near Haycock suggests the enduring mineral interests that shaped local settlement patterns. Tributaries such as Dime Creek, Dollar Creek, and Stephensons Creek feed into the larger river system, while the Peace River cuts through the eastern portion of the survey. The presence of these named waterways and specialized landings underscores the area's history of prospecting and the seasonal movement required to navigate the subarctic terrain.