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1952 Map of Unalakleet B-1, 1959 Print
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1952 Map of Unalakleet B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Yukon River dominates the western edge of this sub-arctic landscape, its braided channels and shifting bars creating a complex aquatic environment marked by Blackburn Island. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the map reveals a remote interior where transportation relied on the seasonal Winter Trail and the river's winding tributaries. Small-scale human activity is evidenced by a cluster of Cabins situated along the riverbanks, likely serving as seasonal camps for trapping or fishing. To the east, the terrain rises sharply from the river lowlands into densely contoured hills drained by Papa Willie Creek, Shovel Creek, and Saint Joe Creek. The map documents a period before modern infrastructure reached this portion of the Alaskan interior, showing the land as it was navigated by those relying on established water routes and ephemeral trails.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain