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1955 Map of Circle

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Circle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Yukon River borders the northeast corner of this subarctic landscape, where the Steese Highway serves as the primary artery connecting remote outposts and interior settlements. This mid-century survey documents a region defined by its thermal springs and mining history, notably at Circle Hot Springs and Chena Hot Springs. The settlement at Circle sits near the river, while the highway winds through high-elevation passes including Eagle Summit and Twelvemile Summit.

Evidence of the gold-seeking era is visible through features like Miller House, Sourdough Camp, and a Placer Mine located near Table Top Mtn. The terrain is dominated by the Crazy Mountains and high peaks such as Porcupine Dome and Mt Prindle. Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the Birch Creek and Chena River systems, which have historically dictated the placement of cabins and camps throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough and beyond.