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1954 Map of Iditarod D-3, 1965 Print
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1954 Map of Iditarod D-3

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Beaver Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this interior Alaskan landscape, their high ridges giving way to a complex drainage system that feeds the Dishna River. Surveyed in the mid-1950s using photogrammetric methods from 1953 aerial photography, the map documents a territory defined by seasonal waterways and overland routes. The Hunter Trail cuts across the northern terrain, reflecting the era's reliance on established pack trails for movement through the bush. Evidence of human presence is sparse, marked only by a solitary Cabin in the southeast, situated near the headwaters of a tributary. The network of named streams, including Billy Goat Creek, Windy Creek, and Moose Creek, illustrates how geography was often mapped through the perspective of the hunters and trappers who navigated these valleys before modern infrastructure reached the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain