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1950 Map of Nome C-1, 1965 Print
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1950 Map of Nome C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Nome and the adjacent settlement of Perkinsville anchor this 1950s landscape, illustrating the enduring infrastructure of the Seward Peninsula. The map reveals an intricate network of gold-rush era water engineering, featuring the Miocene Ditch, Seward Ditch, and numerous Elevated Ditches that once channeled water to hydraulic mining operations. Following the valley of the Nome River, the Seward Peninsula RR tracks north through a terrain defined by prominent heights like Anvil Mountain and Mount Brynteson. Coastal activity is centered around the Nome (Marks) Airport and a designated Mil Res, while the presence of Nome Ruins near the mouth of the Snake River hints at the area's transition following its peak boom years. The landscape is heavily scarred by the region's industrial past, with numerous Tailings Piles and flumes marking the tributary gulches and creeks such as Goldbottom Creek and Last Chance Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain