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1951 Map of Anchorage D-7, 1965 Print
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1951 Map of Anchorage D-7

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Talkeetna Mountains gold mining operations dominate this high-altitude survey, illustrating the intensive lode mining activity around the Willow Creek district in the early 1950s. The landscape is dotted with several named mines and prospects, including the Independence Mine, Lucky Shot Mine, and the Gold Bullion Mine, indicating a period of significant extraction and geological exploration. Access to these remote sites is shown via the Willow Road, which snakes through the southern portion of the quadrangle toward Hatcher Pass. High peaks such as Skyscraper Mountain and Bullion Mountain tower over the drainage basins of Willow Creek and Purches Creek. This edition captures the infrastructure of the mining industry before modern shifts in the region, providing a detailed look at the claims and trails that supported the local economy. Water sources like Summit Lake and the Kashwitna River define the natural boundaries between these steep mountain ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain