1952 Map of Gulkana C-2

About this map

Chistochina sits at the strategic confluence where the glacial braids of the Chistochina River meet the Copper River. This 1950s-era landscape illustrates the early development of the Glenn Highway corridor, serving as a vital interior link between Anchorage and the Tok Junction. The presence of Sinona Lodge and an adjacent Airstrip highlights the importance of roadside and aerial infrastructure in this part of the Alaska-Third Judicial Division. Beyond the primary transport routes, the terrain is defined by complex hydrological networks, including the winding paths of Sinona Creek, Tulsona Creek, and Boulder Creek. A Gravel Pit near the highway indicates local material extraction used for maintaining these essential northern arteries during the post-war expansion of the territory's road system.