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1952 Map of Tanacross B-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tanacross B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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Fortymile River headwaters dominate this 1952 topographic study, where the Dennison Fork meets the complex drainage systems of the eastern Alaska interior. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major travel corridors, including the intersection of the Alaska Highway and the Taylor Highway in the southwest corner. These routes provided essential access to the remote backcountry shortly after their construction, linking the region to both the Yukon and the interior.

A notable portion of the southern territory is marked by the Indian Reservation Boundary (Approximate), reflecting the mid-century administrative divisions of the territory. Isolated Cabin locations and high-elevation survey markers like VABM Dennis 3585 and VABM Son 3822 provide specific landmarks for researchers tracing early interior settlement patterns and surveying history. The intricate contouring along the West Fork Ladue River illustrates the difficult terrain encountered by early travelers and surveyors in this subarctic environment.