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1952 Map of Mt. Hayes C-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mt. Hayes C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Richardson Highway serves as the primary artery through this interior Alaskan landscape, paralleling the braided expanse of the Delta River. In the early 1950s, this corridor was a critical link for transport and communication, anchored by localized hubs like Donnelly and the Black Rapids Roadhouse. The presence of the Rapids Airstrip near Black Rapids emphasizes the area's reliance on aviation and road infrastructure in a region defined by high mountain peaks and glacial activity.

Icy terrain dominates the southern reaches, where the Black Rapids Glacier feeds into the river system. Numerous drainage basins including Jarvis Creek, Ruby Creek, and Little Gold Creek carve through the high elevations, which are marked by several triangulation stations such as VABM Buffalo and VABM Darling. This survey provides a clear view of the mid-century infrastructure supporting travel between Paxson and Big Delta.