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1950 Map of Solomon D-6

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Solomon D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Kigluaik Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this region, providing a steep backdrop to the waters of Salmon Lake. This 1950 survey documents the interior of the Seward Peninsula during a period of transition, where the legacy of early twentieth-century mining is etched into the terrain. The presence of the Seward Peninsula (Abandoned) Railroad following the course of the Kruzgamepa River serves as a prominent reminder of former industrial infrastructure in this remote area.

Prospecting history is further evidenced by the naming of numerous waterways, such as Homestake Creek, Bonanza Creek, and Ready Bullion Creek. These labels, alongside scattered Cabins and a network of Tractor Trails, suggest a landscape defined by seasonal resource extraction and small-scale habitation. From the southern reach of the Eldorado River to the high elevations of the mountains, the map details a complex system of drainages that once supported the region's mining economy.