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1950 Map of Solomon D-1

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Darby Mountains dominate this 1950s landscape, their steep contours descending sharply toward the coastal lowlands. This survey illustrates the isolation of the Seward Peninsula just before mid-century, where the primary movement through the terrain relied on a mapped Winter Trail crossing the Kwiniuk River. To the east, the Norton Bay Native Reservation covers a significant portion of the river delta and coastal flats, highlighting the intersection of federal land management and indigenous territory during this era. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the winding paths of the Tubutulik River and its tributaries, including Vulcan Creek and Chukajak Creek, which cut through the mountains to reach Norton Bay. These waterways and the established winter route represent the essential corridors for travel and subsistence in an environment with no developed road infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain