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1970 Map of Chandalar A-6

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chandalar A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The South Fork Koyukuk River winds through this subarctic interior landscape, where the vast South Fork Flats meet the rising topography of Eagle Cliff. This 1970 survey documents a landscape defined by seasonal transit and remote outposts, centered around a Landing Strip and isolated Cabins along Myrtle Creek. The presence of a Winter Trail stretching across the northern section highlights the era's reliance on cold-weather routes for movement through the Yukon-Koyukuk region.

A complex network of drainages, including the Mosquito Fork, Frisky Creek, and Hungarian Cr, feeds the primary river system, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Chandalar area. The topography recorded here by the Geological Survey reflects a period when land lines remained largely unsurveyed and unmarked, with landmarks like Slate Creek and Keating Creek serving as the primary points of reference for those navigating this territory.