1955 Map of Candle B-3

About this map

Talik Ridge and the Continental Divide define the high ground of this interior Alaska landscape, captured during aerial surveys in the mid-1950s. The terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways, most notably the Koyuk River and its East Fork, which flow through the southern portion of the quadrangle. In the northeast, the Nayukivikoon River winds through the hills, while the Kateel River Base Line serves as the primary surveying benchmark for the region. This map illustrates a remote wilderness era where land lines remained unsurveyed and unmarked on the ground, relying instead on photogrammetric methods to chart the various peaks and drainage basins. The presence of the Continental Divide highlights the topographical importance of this area in the Seward Peninsula's watershed, separating the flows of the coastal and interior river systems.