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1954 Map of Taylor Mountains C-8, 1968 Print
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1954 Map of Taylor Mountains C-8

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gemuk Mountain and the Nishlik range dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which was mapped from aerial photography in the mid-1950s. The drainage patterns of the Aniak River and its major tributaries, including the Gemuk River and Enatalik Creek, reveal a wilderness shaped by high-elevation runoff and glacial activity. A solitary Landing Strip north of the mountain peaks provides the only evidence of human infrastructure in this remote quadrant, likely serving as a critical point for local transport or geological surveying. The map traces the winding courses of lesser waterways like Bear Creek, Kashioli Creek, and Maka Creek, which offer a detailed look at the hydrology of the Taylor Mountains during this era of post-war exploration.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain