1951 Map of Anchorage D-7

About this map

Gold mining operations dominate the high elevations of the Talkeetna Mountains in this mid-century survey. The southeastern corner of the quadrangle reveals a concentrated industrial landscape centered around the Independence Mine, Gold Cord Mine, and the Martin Mine. These sites, connected by the high-altitude Hatcher Pass and the winding Willow Road, mark a period when hard-rock mining was the primary driver of activity in the district. The drainage systems of Willow Creek and Purches Creek are meticulously mapped, showing the complex network of gulches and creeks like Grubstake Gulch and Wet Gulch that were historically significant to prospectors. In the north, the terrain transitions to the broad valley of the Kashwitna River, while the Seward Meridian provides a primary surveying reference across the vast, glaciated peaks and ridges like Bald Mountain Ridge.