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1955 Map of Circle

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Circle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Circle stands as a vital terminus on the banks of the Yukon River, marking the northern end of the Steese Highway. This 1955 survey, with updates into the early 1980s, details the interior Alaskan corridor between the White Mountains and the Crazy Mountains. The landscape is a complex network of high-altitude passes and mining-era waypoints, including the historic Miller House and Central, which served as essential stops for travelers and prospectors.

The map captures the transition of the region into a protected wilderness, bounded by the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge and the Steese National Conservation Area. Significant natural landmarks such as Eagle Summit and Twelvemile Summit denote the high points of the overland route. To the south, the waters of the Chena River and Chatanika River begin their descent, while Circle Hot Springs highlights a unique geothermal and social hub amidst the vast stretches of Birch Creek and Preacher Creek.