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1954 Map of Iditarod D-2

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Iditarod D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Beaver Mountains dominate this interior Alaska landscape, captured during a mid-century period of topographical mapping by the Geological Survey. The region is defined by its seasonal access and gold-mining activity, with a Summer Trail and Winter Trail providing the primary overland routes. Near the northeastern corner, the Ganes Creek Landing Strip serves as a critical connection for the Placer Mine operations along the drainage of Ganes Creek.

Drainage patterns dictate the local geography, from the winding path of Beaver Creek to the southern reaches of Lincoln Creek and Fourth of July Creek. A single Cabin and the distinct volcanic form of Crater Mtn stand as notable landmarks in a territory where land lines represent unsurveyed locations predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management. The map reveals the infrastructure of remote industry, where resource extraction and seasonal transport networks were the primary drivers of human presence.