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1951 Map of Candle, 1961 Print
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1951 Map of Candle

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Candle and the surrounding Seward Peninsula landscape represent the gold-mining heritage of northwest Alaska in the mid-20th century. Situated near Spafarief Bay, the settlement of Candle is supported by an infrastructure of resource extraction, most notably the extensive Candle Ditch and numerous waterways like Candle Creek and the Kiwalik River. This reconnaissance survey details the logistical network of the era, from the Snyder Roadhouse and various Mining Camp locations to remote airstrips that served as vital lifelines for isolated communities. To the south, Dime Landing on the Koyuk River and the settlement at Haycock illustrate the distributed nature of early Alaskan mining districts. The terrain is marked by distinctive survey points such as Clem Mountain and Traverse Pk, which anchored the mapping of this gold-bearing region during a period of transition in Alaskan aviation and industry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions24.5 x 22.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain