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1952 Map of Tanana A-1, 1973 Print
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1952 Map of Tanana A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Eureka sits at the heart of this interior Alaskan landscape, serving as a focal point for the region's early-to-mid-20th-century mining and transportation activity. The terrain is defined by a complex network of man-made waterways like Thanksgiving Ditch, Pioneer Ditch, and Glenn Ditch, which were critical for hydraulic mining operations. Evidence of these industrial efforts is visible near Glen, where Tailings are noted along the drainage. The map reveals a transition from the higher elevations of Eureka Dome and Overland Bluff down to the watery lowlands of Baker Lake and Baker Slough. A rudimentary transportation network connects these sites, including a Tractor Trail and a remote Landing Strip, illustrating how people navigated the wilderness before modern road infrastructure. To the south, the landscape softens into the Dugan Hills and the meandering path of Hot Springs Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain