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1952 Map of Livengood A-2, 1978 Print
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1952 Map of Livengood A-2

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Chatanika River flows through a landscape defined by gold mining history and early Alaskan infrastructure in the mid-20th century. The settlement of Olnes serves as a focal point near the Old Railroad Grade, reflecting the importance of rail transport in the Fairbanks - North Star Borough. Numerous mining-related sites populate the hills, including Pedro Camp, Dome Camp, and Eldorado Camp, while the presence of Tailings near Steamboat Creek indicates the scale of historic earth-moving operations. Significant engineering works are visible, most notably the Davidson Ditch which cuts across the terrain to provide water for hydraulic mining. Later infrastructure is represented by the alignment of the Elliott Highway and the route of The Trans-Alaska Pipeline, marking the transition from the gold era to the modern resource economy near Pedro Dome.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain