1950 Map of Gulkana B-3, 1978 Print
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1950 Map of Gulkana B-3

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Gakona sits at the vital confluence where the Gakona River meets the silty glacial waters of the Copper River. This 1950 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, documents the interior of Alaska during a period of massive infrastructure growth. The intersection at Gakona Junction marks the meeting of two historic Alaskan arteries: the Richardson Highway and the Glenn Highway. These roads provided the primary overland access to the Copper River Basin before the modern era. The landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Gulkana River and the Sanford River, carving through a terrain marked by numerous small lakes and swamps. Of particular interest is the inclusion of The Trans-Alaska Pipeline, shown tracing the highway corridor, representing the significant industrial layer added to this remote region in the late 20th century.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.9 inches

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