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1954 Map of Candle C-1, 1965 Print
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1954 Map of Candle C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Tagagawik River carves a winding path through the eastern reaches of this remote interior Alaska landscape, defining the drainage patterns for a series of high, unnamed ridges. Photogrammetric methods from the mid-1950s captured this terrain during a period of intense USGS mapping in the territory, revealing a wilderness of tundra and upland peaks. In the northwest, Wrench Lake sits as a significant landmark in a flatter, swamp-filled basin, contrasting with the sharp elevations found further south and east. Named survey points such as Mid, Rock, and Gwen provide fixed triangulation markers across the higher ground, reflecting the meticulous work of the U.S. Geological Survey teams who established these controls before the area saw any modern infrastructure. The map depicts an environment entirely devoid of roads or trails, where the river serves as the primary natural corridor through the hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain