Tolsona and its surrounding wetlands occupy a landscape defined by the winding course of the Tazlina River and a dense network of subarctic lakes. Situated in the Copper River Basin, the settlement is positioned along the Glenn Highway, a vital corridor through the interior. The hydrology of the area is exceptionally complex, featuring numerous named water bodies including Tolsona Lake, Lost Cabin Lake, and McLeod Lake. The map reveals how the river meanders through the lower terrain, while several creeks like Atlasta Cr and Little Woods Cr drain the higher elevations. This topography illustrates the intersection of primary transportation routes with the challenging terrain of the Alaska interior, where the Tazlina Lake shoreline begins to emerge in the southwestern reaches of the quadrangle.
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1949 · Gulkana A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Valdez D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Valdez D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Gulkana
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Valdez D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Valdez D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Gulkana A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Valdez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Gulkana A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Gulkana A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360