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1955 Map of Wainwright C-1, 1967 Print
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1955 Map of Wainwright C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4 encompasses this entire Arctic landscape, defined by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and meandering watercourses characteristic of the North Slope. The Kugrua River dominates the northern reaches, while the Kungok River flows through the southern terrain, joined by the waters of Kolipsum. This 1955 survey illustrates the remote wilderness during a period of federal geographic evaluation, long before modern infrastructure reached this part of Alaska. Avgumun Creek weaves through the western sections, dotted with numerous unnamed ponds and tundra pools. The site of Casey stands as a solitary named point in the northwest, offering a rare human landmark in a region otherwise shaped by permafrost and drainage patterns. The lack of roads or trails on the sheet reflects the isolation of the territory at mid-century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain