1954 Map of Iditarod A-6

About this map

The Iditarod River carves a winding path through this Interior Alaska landscape, documented through aerial photography in the early 1950s. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and significant relief features like Mosquito Mountain and the high point at VABM 1079 Montana. A dense network of drainage systems feeds into the main river channel, including American Creek, Rainy Creek, and Montana Creek. The survey reveals a wilderness area without established roads or settlements at the time of field annotation in 1954, highlighting the isolation of the region between the Reindeer R and the Smith Creek drainage. The map's contour lines and swamp symbols illustrate a complex hydrology where numerous small tributaries like State Creek and Little Creek navigate the shifting elevations of the Iditarod quadrangle.