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1957 Map of Eagle

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Eagle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Eagle and Eagle Village sit at the confluence of the Yukon River and American Creek, marking a critical juncture of river travel and international boundary history along the United States Canada line. This 1957 survey documents the remote interior during a period of transition, where traditional settlements like Kechumstuk and mining outposts like Chicken were connected by a sparse network of routes including the Taylor Highway and various Tractor Trails.

The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of the Fortymile River and its numerous forks, such as the North Fork and Middle Fork. Evidence of the region's enduring mining heritage is visible through labels like the Placer Mng Area and local landmarks such as Lost Chicken Hill and The Kink. From the high peaks of Mount Harper to the river bluffs at Calico Bluff, the map captures the vast topography of the Eastern Yukon-Tanana Upland before modern development reached this frontier.