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1952 Map of Gulkana B-3

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

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The confluence of the Copper River and Gakona River anchors this interior Alaska landscape, showing the region as it transitioned into the mid-twentieth century. Settlement patterns are concentrated at the intersection of vital transport routes, with Gulkana and Gakona serving as primary hubs where the Richardson Highway and Glenn Highway meet. The presence of an Airstrip near Gakona and another south of Gulkana highlights the reliance on bush aviation alongside the road network for regional connectivity.

Smaller roadside locations such as Big Timber and Poplar Grove mark the path along the Gulkana River, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the braided channels of the Sanford River. Away from the main highways, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of lakes and the winding path of Tulsona Creek, with a lone Cabin and a Gravel Pit providing evidence of localized activity in the wilderness.