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1956 Map of Tanacross D-2, 1962 Print
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1956 Map of Tanacross D-2

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Dennison Fork winds through the western edge of this territory, defining a landscape carved by a network of drainage basins. In the mid-1950s, this region of the eastern interior remained largely unsettled, characterized by topographical survey points like VABM Atwater 3697 and VABM Paine 4875 that served as the primary landmarks for mapping the wilderness. The drainage patterns of Gold Bar Creek and Big Timber Creek indicate a complex watershed where water bodies and terrain elevations were the defining features of the district. The absence of roads or established towns highlights the area's isolation during this era, with only trails providing a minimal human imprint on the land. Smaller tributaries such as Cement Creek and Palisade Creek feed into the larger systems, illustrating the hydraulic connectivity that dominated local geography before modern development reached this part of the Alaska interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain