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1949 Map of Gulkana A-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gulkana A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Copper River and its major tributaries, the Tazlina River and Klawasi River, dominate this Alaskan landscape during a period of significant infrastructure development. Along the western edge, the intersection of the Richardson Highway and Glenn Hy serves as a vital corridor for travel and commerce, anchored by the presence of Gateway Lodge and the Gulkana Airport.

Critical energy and communication infrastructure are documented here, most notably The Trans-Alaska Pipeline (Under Construction), which parallels the highway. The map captures the region's operational complexity with the FAA Station, a Radio Tower, and a Gaging Sta on the river. The natural geography is further detailed by unique geological markers such as Mineral Spring, Shrub Spring, and Warm Spring, illustrating a land where wild rivers and thermal features meet mid-century industrial expansion.