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1971 Map of Wiseman C-5, 1974 Print
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1971 Map of Wiseman C-5

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The John River valley defines the central corridor of this 1971 survey, serving as a primary north-south drainage and transportation artery in the interior. A Winter Road follows the river's winding course, providing a seasonal overland link through the Brooks Range foothills during the early 1970s. The landscape is marked by small-scale human traces such as Pamich and Masho, along with a cluster of Cabins located near the confluence of the river and Tangleblue Creek. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Crag Peak down to broad valleys fed by numerous tributaries, including Wolverine Creek and Shukoklak Cr. This map documents a period before major modern infrastructure, when survival and movement in the Alaskan interior relied on these remote creek systems and seasonal roads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain