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1952 Map of Gulkana A-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Gulkana A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Copper River and its major tributaries dominate this subarctic landscape at a time of growing transportation infrastructure in the Alaska Interior. The confluence where the Tazlina River joins from the west marks a strategic junction for the region's early road network. Modern travel is represented by the intersection of the Richardson Highway and the Glenn Highway, which provide access to remote outposts such as Gateway Lodge.

Aviation and industrial utility are evident at the CAA Station Gulkana Airfield, located along the highway corridor near Dry Creek. Beyond the riverbanks and road milestones like Mile 120, the terrain rises toward the east, where several geothermal features appear, including Klawasi Warm Springs and Mineral Spring. These landmarks, along with scattered sites like Gravel Pit 4, illustrate the early development of the Copper River basin.