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1956 Map of Eagle A-4, 1964 Print
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1956 Map of Eagle A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Kechumstuk and the surrounding interior wilderness of Alaska appear here as they were documented in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by high elevations, including Mt Veta VABM 5825 and Kechumstuk Mountain VABM 5002, which overlook a complex network of drainages such as Mosquito Fork and Telegraph Creek. Evidence of early habitation and movement through this difficult terrain is found at the Cabin (Ruins) and along established paths like the Winter Trail and Tractor Trail. These routes reflect the historical necessity of seasonal travel in the subarctic, connecting remote outposts where roads did not yet exist. The mapping of Kechumstuk Creek and other smaller tributaries like Veta Creek and Cedar Creek provides a detailed record of the hydrography before significant modern changes in the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain