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1956 Map of Charley River A-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Charley River A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Yukon River carves through the western edge of this territory, where the sharp rise of Montauk Bluff overlooks a network of braided channels and seasonal islands. This mid-century survey captures a remote landscape defined by its complex drainage systems, including the Tatonduk River and the winding Hard Luck Creek, as they move through high-elevation peaks such as Windfall Mountain and Three Castle Mountain.

Evidence of human activity is sparse, concentrated at Millers Camp and a solitary Cabin near the riverbanks. The eastern boundary is defined by the United States Canada border, running along the high terrain of Jones Ridge. Notable geological landmarks like the Natural Bridge near Nimrod Peak and a distinctive Pingo to the north highlight the unique subarctic landforms of the interior before modern developments altered the wilderness access.