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2019 Map of Iditarod D-1 NE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iditarod D-1 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Takotna sits at a critical junction of terrestrial and river transport in the Alaskan interior, serving as a hub where the Takotna / Ophir Rd and the Sterling Landing / Takotna / Ophir Road converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Takotna River, which dominates the central valley between the heights of Takotna Mtn and the surrounding drainages of Steak Cr and Sunset Cr.

This 2019 survey captures the community's modern infrastructure, including the Takotna Airport and Goldstream Road. The settlement pattern follows the river's bend, reflecting a history tied to the regional freighting and aviation networks that sustain remote Alaskan outposts. The map provides clear evidence of the town's position as a gateway between the landing sites of the Kuskokwim River drainage and the mining districts to the north.