1960 Map of Anchorage B-5

About this map

Mt Palmer stands as a central landmark in this Alaskan wilderness, surrounded by a complex system of ice and water as documented in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the massive Knik Glacier and Colony Glacier, which feed into an intricate drainage network. The Lake Fork the Knik River flows through a prominent gorge, connecting Upper Lake George and Inner Lake George toward the braided channels of the Knik River. These glacial movements and water levels reflect a dynamic environment before modern shifts, showing the proximity of features like Hunter Creek Glacier and the Low Ridge. This survey, based on aerial photography from the 1950s, details a terrain where waterways such as Friday Creek and Troublesome Creek intersect with high mountain peaks and deep glacial valleys.