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1956 Map of Eagle B-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Eagle B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Fortymile River carves through this remote interior landscape during the mid-1950s, serving as the primary drainage for a network of creeks including O'Brien Creek, Liberty Fork, and Steele Creek. The region’s economic life is centered on mineral extraction, evidenced by several Placer Mines and the Dome Creek Mine. Infrastructure is minimal and rugged, defined by the Taylor Highway and seasonal access points like the Landing Strip (Winter).

Remote outposts and shelters such as the Dome Creek Shelter Cabin, Road Camp, and various isolated cabins indicate the presence of miners and trappers operating along the waterways. The international boundary between the United States and Canada runs along the eastern edge, where the terrain rises toward heights like Fortymile Dome. Landmarks such as Bonanza Bar and Deadman Island along the river signify key navigation or prospecting points in this subarctic wilderness.