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1950 Map of Candle A-6

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Koyuk River winds across the northern half of this landscape, its complex meanders and side channels defining a broad alluvial plain characterized by numerous small lakes and marshy ground. Topographic data captured by the Corps of Engineers in 1949 and 1950 reveals a transition from these low-lying wetlands to the elevated terrain of the south, where the drainage divide separates several distinct water systems. The Kwik River and its tributaries, including Kelly Creek and Quartz Creek, flow southward away from the main valley. The map documents an era of unsurveyed wilderness within the Kateel River Meridian, showing the natural geography of the Seward Peninsula before significant modern development. Named watercourses like Salmon Creek and Copper Creek serve as the primary landmarks in a region defined by its hydrography rather than human settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain