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2019 Map of Iditarod C-5 SE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iditarod C-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iditarod sits along the winding course of the Iditarod River in this remote section of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. This territory, synonymous with the early twentieth-century gold rush and the historic sled dog trail, is defined by its complex drainage network and low-lying wetlands. The map details the intricate meanders of the primary river as it flows through the western and central portions of the quadrangle, joined by several smaller tributaries including Franklin Cr and Belle Cr.

To the east, the landscape transitions toward the drainage basins of Caribou Cr and Little Caribou Cr. The absence of roads and modern infrastructure underscores the isolation of this wilderness area, where the terrain is marked by the shifting channels of Julie Cr and Zimmerman Cr. This survey provides a precise record of the hydrologic patterns and topography surrounding one of Alaska's most legendary mining-era settlements.