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1949 Map of Tanacross B-6

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Tanacross B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Tanana River cuts through the northern reaches of this Alaskan interior landscape, flanked by the prominent Tower Bluffs and Cathedral Bluffs. This survey, based on 1948 aerial photography and 1949 field annotations, documents the early infrastructure of the region following World War II. The Alaska Highway Pipeline runs roughly parallel to the river's south bank, serving as a vital artery through the wilderness.

Remote transportation is marked by a Landing Strip near the Cathedral Rapids No 1, highlighting the area's reliance on aviation and the waterway. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Tushtena Pass, with numerous drainages like Yerrick Creek and Stibnite Creek carving through the high country. In the east, Moon Lake sits as a significant landmark near the highway corridor, providing a clear reference point for travelers and researchers studying the mid-century development of the Tanana Valley.