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1952 Map of Tanana A-1, 1956 Print
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1952 Map of Tanana A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Eureka serves as a focal point in this interior Alaskan landscape, situated at the confluence of several gold-bearing waterways. The map reveals an extensive system of mining infrastructure, including the Pioneer Ditch and other unnamed hydraulic channels that diverted water across the hillsides to process Tailings. Evidence of earlier activity is marked by the presence of Glenn (Aband) near a dedicated Landing Area. North of the broad Bean Ridge, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages such as Hutlinana Creek and Baker Creek, which flow toward the wetland systems around Baker Lake and the Hot Springs Slough. The transit of the era is captured by the York Tractor Trail and a Proposed Highway Alignment, indicating a region in transition from remote mining outposts to more permanent infrastructure during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain