1955 Map of Circle B-1

About this map

Birch Creek winds through this interior landscape, defining a complex drainage system within the Yukon-Koyukuk region as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The water network is the primary identifier of the terrain, characterized by the winding main stem and its tributaries, including the South Fork Birch Creek and Big Windy Cr. In the northwest, Medicine Lake stands as a prominent landmark in an otherwise unpopulated wilderness. While no formal towns or roads are present, the map records small signs of human activity in the form of isolated Cabins and a single Cabin along the river banks, suggesting seasonal trapping, fishing, or mining outposts. The survey relies heavily on vertical control points such as VABM 2501 Bounty, providing a snapshot of the territory before significant modern development or changes in land management.