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1956 Map of Livengood

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Livengood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Yukon River and the rugged White Mountains define this mid-century Alaskan interior landscape, a region where gold mining history and early transportation corridors intersect. The settlement of Livengood stands as a central hub, surrounded by topographic landmarks like Livengood Dome and Money Knob. To the south, the legacy of the Tanana Valley gold fields is evident near the Chatanika River, where old mining camps and small settlements such as Pedro Camp, Golden City, and Meehan are clustered.

Logistical networks of the era are clearly marked, including the Elliott Highway and various Winter Trails and Tractor Trails that provided access to remote claims. An Old RR Grade near the southern boundary points to earlier industrial efforts to connect the gold fields to larger markets. The map also identifies the Fort Hamlin (Site) on the banks of the Yukon, marking a point of historical contact and trade along the river's path through the Fort Hamlin Hills.