1956 Map of Charley River C-6

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive, winding path through the southern half of this mid-century survey, surrounded by an intricate network of wetlands and high ridges. The landscape is dominated by complex topography, including a prominent summit at VABM Yukon 18 2505 and the drainage of Paddle Creek. A lone Cabin appears on the northern bank of the Yukon, suggesting the isolated, temporary dwellings used by trappers or travelers in this unpopulated subarctic region during the 1950s. The absence of roads or established towns emphasizes the wilderness character of the Fairbanks Meridian, where the river served as the primary corridor for movement through the interior.