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1950 Map of Candle C-5

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Weather Ridge dominates the western portion of this 1950s interior landscape, a terrain defined by an intricate network of waterways draining toward the Arctic. The presence of a Landing Strip and a prominent Tractor Trail cutting through the valleys of Quartz Creek and Deer Creek indicates the essential role of specialized transport in this remote territory. This period of mapping captured a transition in the Alaskan wilderness where industrial-era machinery began to follow the same drainages used by earlier explorers and indigenous travelers. Sparse human presence is noted only by scattered Cabins and a lone Cabin near the southern boundary, suggesting temporary camps for hunting or mineral prospecting rather than permanent settlements. Large water bodies like Fairhaven Creek and Kilukikpuk Creek anchor the hydrology of the region, while smaller tributaries like Sugar Loaf Creek and Cape Horne Creek highlight the detailed surveying effort of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain