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1951 Map of Candle D-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Candle D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Buckland stands as the primary focus of this Alaskan survey, situated along the winding banks of the Buckland River. This mid-century interior landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, where Kanik Creek and Koobuk Creek feed into the larger river network. To the west, the terrain rises significantly toward Clem Mountain, while the southern reaches are marked by the prominence of Sugar Top.

Logistical movement across this remote stretch of the Northwest Arctic is limited to the water and a documented Tractor Trail in the southwest, passing a solitary Cabin. The drainage patterns of Duck Creek, Hunter Creek, and Fairhaven Creek illustrate the watershed's role in shaping travel and potential land use before extensive modern development. The map also captures the headwaters of the Kiwalik River near the southern boundary, providing a detailed record of the hydrography as it existed in the early 1950s.