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1954 Map of Iditarod D-5, 1965 Print
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1954 Map of Iditarod D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Iditarod River meanders sharply across a low-lying, wetland landscape in this mid-century topographic study. The drainage patterns of the Yetna River and the main Iditarod channel define the geography here, where the land is dominated by vast expanses of swamp and countless small lakes. Based on aerial photographs from 1953 and 1954, the map reveals a remote wilderness terrain devoid of roads or permanent settlements at the time of the survey. The intricate network of waterways and oxbow lakes suggests a highly dynamic river system, characteristic of the interior Alaskan bush before modern development or significant infrastructure altered the natural flow of these major tributaries.

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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