1955 Map of Circle C-3

About this map

Crazy Mountains dominate this landscape of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of gold-bearing drainages. The Steese Highway serves as the primary artery through the southern portion of the sheet, providing access to the Miller House post office and various mining operations. Local industry is clearly visible through features like the Placer Mine near Placer Mine Pup and the Tractor Trail winding through the southeast. The map details numerous smaller tributaries named during the prospecting era, including Bonanza Creek, Mammoth Creek, and Bedrock Creek. Scattered cabins along the watercourses suggest the seasonal or transient nature of life in the interior during the mid-1950s, while names like Deception Pup and Crooked Creek evoke the flavor of the region's mining heritage.