1971 Map of Wiseman C-1

About this map

The Hammond River and Glacier River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, which was documented by the Geological Survey during the early 1970s. The region is defined by significant topographical landmarks such as Jesse Mountain, Dusty Mountain, and Vermont Dome. This particular era shows active land use in the southern portion of the sheet, where a Winter Trail provides access to the Placer Mine near Nolan Creek. Small clusters of Cabin and Cabins are situated along the lower drainages, indicating the presence of seasonal mining and hunting activity in these remote valleys. The drainage patterns of Chimney Fork and Hungry Creek provide a look at the intricate watershed systems before later 20th-century shifts in land management or climate impacted the local geography.