1959 Map of McCarthy B-4, 1964 Print
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1959 Map of McCarthy B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Chitistone River defines the northern reaches of this Alaskan interior landscape, a region marked by intensive mineral exploration in the late 1950s. The presence of several distinct mining claims, including the Nelson Prospect, Radovan Prospect, and Erickson Prospect, points to a persistent search for copper and other minerals among the high ridges. In an era when access to such high-elevation terrain remained difficult, the infrastructure noted here—specifically the Aerial Tramway and the Glacier Creek Landing Strip—highlights the specialized logistics required for mountain prospecting.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.8 inches

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