1955 Map of Circle D-1

About this map

Circle occupies the eastern edge of this mid-century survey, situated at the terminus of the Steese Highway along the banks of the mighty Yukon River. The settlement serves as a critical node in a landscape dominated by the complex, meandering hydrologic system of Birch Creek, which snakes through vast wetlands to the west. This 1955 field-annotated map provides significant detail for genealogists and local historians, noting the local Cem and the Airstrip that connected this river town to the broader Alaskan interior. The terrain transitions from the low-lying river flats toward higher elevations marked by survey points like VABM 981 Birchy and VABM Bobill 593, while Sixmile Creek and Big Creek drain the western uplands, illustrating the seasonal water patterns that defined life and transportation in this subarctic region before further modern development.