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1955 Map of Candle C-4

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Candle C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Buckland River and its meandering tributaries dominate this mid-century topographic study of a remote Alaska landscape. Mapped by the Army Map Service using aerial photography from 1955, the landscape is defined by vast drainage systems including the West Fork Buckland River and smaller streams like Goose Creek and Bear Creek. Human presence is sparse, indicated only by small, unnamed Cabins and a singular Cabin near the southern margin.

A notable waypoint on the Trail that cuts through the wilderness is a Corral, likely used for reindeer or other livestock management in this subarctic environment. The lack of infrastructure beyond these scattered shelters and a singular path emphasizes the isolation of the area prior to significant modern development. The intricate network of wetlands and oxbow lakes near Maukutak Creek illustrates the shifting nature of northern waterways in this tundra environment.