1949 Map of Fairbanks B-4

About this map

Tatlanika River and Tatlanika Creek dominate this landscape, winding through a region characterized by intricate drainage patterns and expansive wetlands. Compiled from 1949 aerial photography with 1972 revisions, the map highlights the transition between the natural waterways and the managed expanse of the Clear Military Reservation Boundary that occupies the southwestern portion of the quadrangle. A primary Winter Trail provides the only significant terrestrial route through the terrain, suggesting a seasonal reliance on frozen ground for movement and survey work. The presence of Fish Creek further emphasizes the dense hydrological network of the Alaskan interior during the mid-20th century, before major modern development altered the footprint of these remote drainage basins.