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1959 Map of McCarthy B-5

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of McCarthy B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Green Butte Mine and the Nikolai Mine anchor the industrial landscape of this high-alpine region, connected by a specialized Tramway and Aerial Tram system necessary for navigating the steep slopes of Bonanza Ridge. The map reveals a rugged mining economy focused around the Nizina River and its tributaries, where evidence of resource extraction is clear from the Dredge Tailings near Chititu Camp and the scattered cabins that housed workers in this remote terrain.

Logistical infrastructure includes the May Creek Landing Strip and a Winter Trail, reflecting the seasonal challenges of movement before modern roads reached these interior reaches. The presence of Baultoff Lakes and the wide, braided channels of the Chitistone River contrast with the jagged heights of Chitistone Mountain, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic shifts in elevation and the persistent pursuit of copper and gold.