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1954 Map of Circle B-5

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Circle B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Chatanika River valley and its surrounding interior peaks dominate this landscape in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. A complex network of waterways, including the virtue-named trio of Faith Creek, Hope Creek, and Charity Creek, flows through the region, supporting the area's mining and transport history. The presence of the Davidson Ditch, a major historic water conduit, and its associated Flume illustrate the extensive infrastructure required for industrial operations in this remote environment.

Industrial activity is centered around the Sourdough Camp and several mining sites like the Placer Mine on Placer Mine Creek. Navigation through the hills is provided by the Steese Highway, while peaks such as Mount Prindle serve as prominent landmarks. The map also records small human footprints like the solitary Cabin and a Gaging Sta along the river, providing evidence of early settlement and resource monitoring.