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1954 Map of Candle B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Continental Divide winds through this interior Alaskan wilderness, serving as a primary geographic spine between significant drainage basins. This mid-1950s survey captures the region in its raw, undeveloped state, where the headwaters of the Tagagawik River flow northeast while the Inglutalik River and Buck River systems define the southern and western slopes. The landscape is characterized by intricate contour patterns and numerous unnamed peaks, illustrating the complex topography of the Seward Peninsula hinterland before any modern infrastructure or road networks were established. A surveyed Base Line cuts horizontally across the northern section, representing early efforts by the Bureau of Land Management to organize this unsurveyed territory. The map provides an essential look at the natural hydrology and elevation gradients that have historically dictated travel and movement in this part of Alaska.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain