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1956 Map of Charley River C-4

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Charley River C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

High peaks and glacial landforms dominate this interior Alaskan wilderness, as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey using aerial photography from the early 1950s. The landscape is anchored by the prominent VABM Tim 4273, which stands as a primary surveying benchmark amidst complex ridgelines and alpine tundra. This area lacks any roads or human settlements, reflecting the pure topographic character of the region before modern development or resource exploration.

Drainage patterns here are defined by several small waterways, including Judge Creek and Mardow Creek, which cut through the steep elevations. Further south, the map traces the paths of Threemile Creek and Sevenmile Creek. The identification of a Pingo provides a rare glimpse into the permafrost-driven geology of the subarctic, illustrating the distinctive ice-cored mounds that characterize this specific Alaskan environment.