1955 Map of Circle C-3

About this map

Miller House (PO) stands as a key waypoint along the Steese Highway in this mid-century survey of the Alaskan interior. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Crazy Mountains to the north and a dense network of watercourses that speak to the region's mining heritage. A Placer Mine is located near the confluence of Mammoth Creek and Crooked Creek, illustrating the active resource extraction of the era. Evidence of seasonal or specialized habitation is visible in the scattered Cabin and Cabins labels found along remote drainages like Porcupine Creek. Transportation in this subarctic environment relied on the main highway and more rugged routes, such as the Tractor Trail winding through the southern hills. Numerous smaller tributaries, including Deception Pup and Stack Pup, carve through the terrain, highlighting the intricate drainage patterns essential for local prospectors and geologists.