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1954 Map of Iditarod B-5, 1964 Print
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1954 Map of Iditarod B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Iditarod River meanders through a landscape defined by the mining and transportation networks of mid-century interior Alaska. This 1954 data reveals the critical infrastructure supporting the district, including a Tramway (Aband) near the settlement of Flat and several Winter Trails that provided seasonal access across the marshy Bonanza Flats. The geography is anchored by Swinging Dome, rising above the complex drainage systems of Fairbanks Creek and Otter Creek. Gold-era remnants are visible throughout the quadrangle, notably at a Placer Mine near Happy Creek and a Cem located just outside the main townsite. Small clusters of Cabins and isolated cabin sites along Willow Creek suggest the dispersed nature of habitation during this period, where local travel relied on the intricate web of waterways and trails that connected these remote outposts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain