1952 Map of Gulkana A-5

About this map

The Glenn Highway serves as the primary artery through this interior Alaskan landscape, connecting isolated waypoints like the Tazlina Glacier Lodge and Atlasta House. Located in the Copper River basin area, the topography is defined by an intricate network of lakes and glacial drainages. To the south, the massive Tazlina River and Tazlina Lake dominate the lowlands, while the northern terrain is punctuated by smaller water bodies such as Frenchman Lake, Caribou Lake, and Tolsona Lake. One of the most significant cultural markers on this 1952 survey is the Indian Cem located near the shore of Tazlina Lake, providing a crucial point of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also identifies various high points used for surveying, including VABM Tolsona 2974 and VABM Man 3154, which overlook the dense web of creeks like Mendeltna Creek and Tolsona Creek.