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1949 Map of Fairbanks D-4

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Chatanika River and the vast wetland complex of the Minto Lakes dominate this interior Alaska landscape as it was documented in 1949. This era shows a transition in northern transportation, where The Alaska Railroad cuts through the southern terrain, connecting the small settlement of Dunbar and its Section House to the broader territory. The presence of a Sled Road alongside the rails highlights the reliance on seasonal trails for movement across the marshy lowlands near Goldstream Creek.

Cultural landmarks like the Indian Cemetery near Beaver Dam Lake provide evidence of Indigenous presence and local history along the waterway. The topographic detail captures the drainage patterns of numerous tributaries, including Hard Luck Creek, Standard Creek, and Little Goldstream Creek. In the eastern portion, the terrain rises toward significant elevations like VABM Luck 2807, contrasting sharply with the pond-studded flats of Wooden Canoe Lake and Bridge Lake to the west.