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1954 Map of Sleetmute A-1, 1968 Print
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1954 Map of Sleetmute A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Door Mountains dominate this 1950s interior landscape, providing a topographical anchor for the surrounding wilderness in what is now the Bethel area. The map illustrates a remote terrain where seasonal navigation was a primary necessity, highlighted by the presence of a Winter Trail cutting through the northern section of the quadrangle. This designated route signifies the region's reliance on frozen ground and snowpack for overland travel before more permanent infrastructure reached this part of Alaska. Drainage for the western slopes is provided by Door Creek, which winds through the central valley. The sparse nomenclature on this sheet reflects the undeveloped nature of the territory at the time, focusing almost entirely on physical geography and the essential paths required to traverse it.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain