1951 Map of Candle
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1951 Map of Candle

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The gold-bearing drainage of the Seward Peninsula is captured here during the post-war era, showing the infrastructure of hydraulic mining and remote aviation. In the northwest, the settlement of Candle serves as a hub near Spafarief Bay, connected to the interior by the extensive Candle Ditch. This man-made waterway, along with numerous smaller ditches near Clem Mountain, highlights the immense effort required to transport water for placer mining operations throughout the region. The landscape is defined by the Kiwalik River and its tributaries, where remote outposts like Snyder Roadhouse and the Mining Camp Airstrip provided essential stops for prospectors and pilots.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions24.3 x 22.8 inches

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