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1952 Map of Livengood D-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Livengood D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive path through this Interior Alaska landscape, flanked by the Fort Hamlin Hills to the north and a network of drainages to the south. This 1952 topographic survey, updated in the mid-1970s, documents a significant moment of industrial change with the presence of The Trans-Alaska Pipeline shown as under construction in the southwest corner. The river itself is dominated by large landforms such as Chetlechak Island and Theodore Island, while the Little Dall River feeds into the main channel from the northwest.

Local history is anchored at the Fort Hamlin (Site) on the southern bank, a legacy of the river's role as a primary transportation corridor. Away from the main waterway, the terrain is defined by named peaks and benchmarks including VABM Waldron and VABM Hess, while a solitary Cabin and a Gravel Pit suggest the sparse, utilitarian footprint of the era. Seasonal waterways like Hamlin Creek and Waldron Creek weave through the valley, highlighting the intricate hydrology of the Yukon-Koyukuk region.