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1956 Map of Eagle D-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Eagle D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Eagle sits as a vital riverside hub along the southern banks of the Yukon River, documented here during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of the Seventymile River and Mission Creek with the Yukon, highlighting the strategic positioning of Eagle Village and the nearby Landing Strip and Gaging Sta. The presence of the Taylor Highway and various Tractor Trails indicates the region's reliance on these few overland arteries for connecting remote outposts and local resources.

Further north, the river winds past prominent natural landmarks such as Calico Bluff and Eagle Bluff, while the international boundary with the Alaska Yukon and the United States Canada border runs vertically along the eastern edge. Small cabins are scattered near Ford Lake and Lords Lake, reflecting a sparse but persistent human presence in this northern territory. This survey effectively captures the transition from river-based transport to the emerging road network of the mid-20th century.