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1952 Map of Fairbanks D-6

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Tanana River and Tolovana River converge in this interior landscape, defining a network of sloughs and crossings essential to early Alaskan travel. The topography is dominated by the Dugan Hills to the west, while the eastern lowlands are characterized by numerous wetlands like Grassy Lake and the meandering Swanneck Slough. The presence of Tolovana, Mc Kinley Crossing, and Upper Mc Kinley Crossing indicates the historical importance of river-based transport and seasonal routes.

A primitive Sled Road cuts across the center of the sheet, providing a land-based connection through the wilderness between river access points. Further south, the Kantishna R enters the Tanana near Caribou Crossing, a junction that once served as a landmark for navigation. This map illustrates the intersection of unsurveyed land lines and established river landmarks like Deadman Lake before extensive modern development altered the region's character.