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1950 Map of Nome B-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Nome B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Nome sits prominently on the shoreline of Norton Sound in this mid-century topographic record, serving as a critical hub for aviation and maritime activity. The presence of a Lookout Tower, aviation Lights, and the Towers CAA Radio Range reflects the importance of the town as a regional transportation and communication center. Inland, the landscape is defined by the Nome River and a network of mining-related drainage names such as Snow Gulch, Florence Gulch, and Goldengate Creek.

Tracing the coastline eastward toward Cape Nome, the map reveals the small settlement of Alma and various creek outlets like Hastings Creek and Cunningham Cr. The terrain is accessed via the Beam Road, which parallels the coast. This survey captures a moment when traditional gold-seeking geography—found in labels like Lee Gulch and Randsburg Cr—was being supplemented by modern infrastructure for the Civil Aeronautics Administration and regional defense.