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1956 Map of Tanana B-3

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tanana B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive path through this interior Alaska landscape, defining the southern geography of the region. Near the river's bend, a placer mine on the banks of Bonanza Creek points to the area's mineral prospects during the mid-20th century. High points like Senatis Mountain and Moosehead Rack overlook a complex network of drainages including Morelock Creek, Homestake Creek, and Maggie Creek.

Several isolated cabins are noted along the riverbanks and near the Rapids, indicating the seasonal or remote outposts typical of the Alaskan bush during this era. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and deep valleys, where small tributaries like Wally Creek and Quartz Creek feed into the larger river system, supporting a landscape where resource extraction and subsistence living were the primary human activities.