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1954 Map of Iditarod B-3

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The Kuskokwim Mountains dominate this 1950s interior Alaskan landscape, characterized by a complex drainage network that flows into the George River. Human activity in this territory is evidenced by a solitary Cabin and the presence of a Winter Trail cutting through the northern peaks. These trails were critical for movement before modern infrastructure, connecting remote watercourses like Bonanza Creek and Beaver Creek. The naming of tributaries such as Eldorado Creek, Bismark Creek, and Homestake Creek suggests the area's history with early prospecting, as miners named these remote reaches after their hopes for mineral wealth. Other drainages like Little Moose Creek, Willow Creek, and Michigan Creek define the local topography, showing the intricate watershed that supported early seasonal travel and resource extraction in the Alaskan bush.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain