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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Flat Top Mountain dominates this interior landscape, standing as a central topographical anchor in a region defined by its complex drainage systems. Surveyed in the mid-1950s, the map reveals the sparse infrastructure of the Seward Meridian, where travel and residency were dictated by the water. Along Cinnabar Creek, the presence of Cabins and a Landing Strip points to localized activity, likely tied to the mineral namesake of the creek or seasonal subsistence. The drainage network is extensive, with Atsaksovluk Creek and Waterboot Creek carving through the terrain before reaching the broader Gemuk River and Beaver Creek systems. These features illustrate a classic Alaskan interior wilderness before modern development, where isolated outposts and aircraft access were the primary means of navigating the territory.

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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