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1950 Map of Solomon D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Niukluk River and Casadepaga River systems dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which was mapped in the mid-20th century. At this time, the region's transport network was a patchwork of specialized routes designed for sub-arctic logistics, including an Old Railroad Grade and sections of Corduroy Road suitable for heavy equipment. For travel across the muskeg and snow, several stretches of Tractor Trail and Winter Trail connect isolated outposts. Remote outposts like Ruby Roadhouse and various scattered cabins provide evidence of the mining and trapping activities that defined the Seward Peninsula economy. The presence of three separate landing strips, including the American Creek Landing Strip and a grass-surface Landing Strip, highlights the area's dependence on bush planes for supplies and travel between the high ridges of Mount Dixon and the river basins.

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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