1956 Map of Iditarod C-1

About this map

The Takotna River winds through the northwestern corner of this interior landscape, marking a transition between the low-lying wetlands and the rising elevations to the south. Recorded in the mid-1950s, this survey highlights an area dominated by intricate hydrological networks, including the meandering paths of Beaver Creek and Big Creek. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by more prominent relief, specifically Black Mountain and the survey stations VABM Black 1515 and VABM Lin 1447, which provided the critical horizontal and vertical control points for mapping this roadless terrain. The presence of the Black River in the south further illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the region. This 1:63,360 scale study is characterized by its lack of established human infrastructure, focusing instead on the natural topography as predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management for the Seward Meridian.