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1950 Map of Solomon C-4

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Solomon C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Bluff and Topkok anchor this coastal stretch of the Seward Peninsula along the northern reaches of Norton Sound, as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Fish River and Skookum River, which flow toward the sea from a terrain marked by numerous creek basins. Evidence of human infrastructure is visible in the various Ditch alignments and the presence of a Landing Strip near Basin Creek, suggesting the logistical demands of mining or transport in this subarctic environment.

A Winter Trail provides a overland link across the tundra, weaving between features like Telephone Slough and Colorado Creek. The map documents small clusters of Cabins and isolated structures that served as essential outposts for travelers and local residents. From the prominent Topkok Head to the mouth of Kocheblok River, the topography reveals the intersection of remote coastal settlement and the natural drainage patterns of the Alaskan interior.