1948 Map of Anchorage D-1

About this map

Eureka Roadhouse stands as a primary waypoint along the Glenn Highway in this 1948 topographic study of the Matanuska-Susitna region. The landscape is defined by the high-altitude transition between the Matanuska River drainage and the Nelchina River basin, centered on the strategic corridor of Tahneta Pass. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is visible in the scattered Landing Strips and a Radio Facility near Knob Lake, reflecting the era's reliance on aviation and telecommunications to bridge this interior terrain. A network of primitive routes, including a Tractor Trail near Startup Creek, suggests a landscape still largely accessed by seasonal paths and specialized machinery. Numerous alpine water bodies such as Lake Leila, Hunter Lake, and Shallow Lake are documented alongside notable heights like Table Mtn and Belanger Pass.