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1950 Map of Nome C-1, 1972 Print
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1950 Map of Nome C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Nome and the adjacent settlement of Perkinsville stand as the primary hubs on this coastal landscape, which is heavily shaped by early 20th-century gold mining infrastructure. The map reveals an intricate network of hydraulic engineering, featuring the Miocene Ditch, Beam Ditch, and several Elevated Ditches designed to transport water across the Seward Peninsula to mining claims. Visible Tailings Piles along Anvil Creek and Glacier Creek underscore the intensity of the area's placer mining history. Transportation is anchored by the Seward Peninsula Railway and the Teller Road, which connect the coast to the interior mountains. Geographic landmarks like Anvil Mountain and King Mountain tower over the Snake River valley, while the presence of the Nome Municipal Airport and a Radio Sta reflect the mid-century modernization of this northern frontier.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain