1950 Map of Anchorage D-6

About this map

Mining operations and prospect sites dominate the southern reaches of this landscape in the mid-century, concentrated around the valleys of the Little Susitna River and Archangel Creek. The Snowbird Mine, Mabel Mine, and Fern Mine highlight an era of active extraction tucked beneath the peaks of Arkose Ridge. Near the river, the Little Susitna Roadhouse stands as a vital stop for travelers navigating the route between Willow and Palmer. To the north, the terrain transitions into a more glaciated wilderness, defined by the sweeping Kashwitna River and the high ice of Mint Glacier. The presence of numerous named prospects like the Webfoot Prospect and Archangel Prospect suggests a period of intense geological investigation into the mineral-rich slopes surrounding Idaho Peak and Montana Peak.