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1951 Map of Iditarod

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Iditarod
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Iditarod River snakes through this mid-century landscape, a region defined by the fading echoes of the gold rush era. In this 1951 survey, the settlement at Flat remains a focal point of activity, while surrounding towns like Iditarod, Otter, and Dikeman are already marked as abandoned. These sites, along with Discovery and numerous Placer Mines, trace the history of the Iditarod Mining District.

Elevated terrain is dominated by the Kuskokwim Mountains and the Iditarod Mountains, where landmarks like Camelback Mtn and Swinging Dome provided essential orientation for travelers. A network of Winter Trails and traditional Trails connect remote cabins and landing areas, illustrating the reliance on seasonal transport across the Interior. From the De Courcy Mtn Mine to the lonely Indian Village, the map documents a geography in transition between active extraction and wilderness.