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1950 Map of Solomon

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

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Seward Peninsula coastline and its inland mining districts are meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey. The southern shore along Norton Sound and Norton Bay reveals a network of coastal settlements and landing areas, including Solomon, Golovin, and Elim. Inland, the importance of the regional mining economy is evident through the presence of the Big Hurrah Mine and remote outposts like Quigley's Camp and Lee's Camp.

Transport through the interior relied heavily on a system of winter and tractor trails, connecting the Niukluk River and Fish River basins. Historic staging points such as the Portage Roadhouse and Ruby Roadhouse served as vital nodes for travelers and prospectors navigating between Council and the coast. The map also delineates the Native Reservation near Moses Point Landing Area, reflecting the complex land use and jurisdictional boundaries of the Second Judicial Division during this era.