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1956 Map of Tanacross D-1

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tanacross D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Alaska and Yukon border defines the eastern edge of this mid-century interior landscape, where the Sixtymile River meanders through high-elevation terrain. This survey captures a remote wilderness primarily shaped by drainage systems like Liberty Creek and the North Fork Ladue River. A single Cabin and a designated Winter Trail represent the sparse human footprint in this period, suggesting a landscape used for seasonal travel or trapping rather than permanent settlement.

Prominent peaks and survey markers like Divide Mtn 5125 and VABM Lode 4155 overlook the sharp turn of the river at Fishhook Bend. The presence of numerous triangulation stations, such as VABM Witherspoon 4063, indicates the intensive surveying efforts required to map this international boundary region during the late 1950s. The drainage patterns of the East Fork Dennison Fork and Dewey Creek further illustrate the complex topography of this Alaskan frontier.