The high peaks and valleys of the Alaska Range dominate this northern interior landscape, where glacial drainage patterns carve distinct paths through the terrain. The Alaska Highway cuts across the northeastern corner, providing the primary corridor for movement through this wilderness. Several significant watercourses originate in the high country, including Yerrick Cr and Cathedral Rapids Cr Number 1, which flow toward the Tanana River valley. In the southern portion of the map, Stibnite Cr and White Cr drain the steep slopes, reflecting the mineral-rich nomenclature common to Alaskas interior. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure characteristic of the region, focusing on natural hydrology and the essential transit line of the historic highway system.
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1948 · Tanacross B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Tanacross A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Tanacross A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Tanacross
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Tanacross A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Tanacross B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Tanacross
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Tanacross B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Tanacross B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Tanacross A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360