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1954 Map of Sleetmute D-8, 1960 Print
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1954 Map of Sleetmute D-8

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Iditarod River and Kolmakof River dominate this interior landscape, which was documented by the Geological Survey during the mid-1950s. The terrain transitions from the low-lying wetland drainage of the Iditarod in the west to the higher, creek-carved elevations to the east. Navigability and seasonal movement are central to the geography here, evidenced by the Winter Trail cutting through the river valley. This route likely served as a critical passage for mail and freight when the ground was frozen. Tributaries like Quinn Creek, Rainy Creek, and Little Creek feed the larger river systems, defining the drainage patterns of the Seward Meridian. Surveyors marked the elevation at VABM East Base 1010, providing a rare fixed landmark in this sparsely labeled stretch of the Alaskan interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain