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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Iditarod (Aban'd) sits at the edge of the winding Iditarod River, marking a point of transition in a landscape defined by its intricate waterways and seasonal transport routes. This 1950s survey documents the region as a wilderness of wetlands and uplands, where the complex meanders of the river are fed by tributaries like Franklin Creek, Julie Creek, and Caribou Creek. The presence of a Tramway leading toward the abandoned settlement and a Winter Trail cutting across the western ridges reflects the era's reliance on specialized infrastructure to navigate the interior. These features highlight a time when gold-rush era hubs had begun to recede into the landscape, yet remained connected to the larger world through established seasonal paths and industrial remnants.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain