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1951 Map of Livengood B-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Livengood B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The White Mountains dominate this interior landscape, centered on the White Mountains National Recreation Area during the mid-20th century. The region is defined by its isolation and limited access points, such as the Shebel Landing Strip and Hermans Landing Strip, which emphasize the dependence on bush aviation in the Alaskan interior. Several historic trails cross the terrain, including the White Mountain Trail and its designated winter route, connecting remote outposts like the Borealis-Le Fevre Cabin.

Drainage systems such as the Beaver Creek and the Tatalina River provide the primary geographic structure for the quadrangle. The map also records smaller landmarks like VABM 3218 Sham and various cabins that supported the seasonal activities of trappers and prospectors. This survey captures a moment when the area remained largely untracked by roads, relying instead on a network of pack trails and river corridors.