1950 Map of Teller A-3

About this map

Sullivan Camp serves as a lone human waypoint in this 1950 topographical study of the Seward Peninsula, situated near the headwaters of McDame Cr and Bull Pup Cr. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems feeding into Port Clarence and Grantley Harbor, with numerous creeks bearing names like Gold Standard Cr, Wild Goose Cr, and Gold Run that hint at the region's mineral interests. Transportation through this northern terrain relies on seasonal routes rather than permanent roads, as seen in the extensive Winter Trail networks and a Tractor Trail cutting through the interior. From the coastal prominence of Cape Riley to the high inland ridges, the map documents a geography of survival and resource extraction where the orientation of every Bering Cr or Yellowstone Creek dictated the movement of goods and people.