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1949 Map of Gulkana C-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gulkana C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Chistochina River and the Copper River dominate this 1949 landscape at their confluence, reflecting the hydraulic character of the Copper River Basin. The settlement of Chistochina appears along the northern bank of the Copper River, positioned where the Glenn Highway traverses the region. This road network was critical for interior travel during the mid-century, and the map records localized infrastructure such as a Landing Strip and a Grave Pit near the village.

The surrounding terrain is marked by numerous small lakes and meandering waterways including Sinona Creek and Tulsona Creek. These drainage patterns indicate a low-relief, marshy environment typical of the subarctic muskeg, punctuated by high-elevation markers like Vabm 3158 Indian. The survey also notes industrial activity through a Gravel Pit, likely related to the construction and maintenance of the highway corridor.