1951 Map of Gulkana C-5

About this map

The West Fork Gulkana River dominates this mid-century survey of the interior, meandering through a landscape defined by extensive wetlands and glacial features. Recorded by the Geological Survey from aerial photography taken in 1950, the map illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough boundary. In the northern reaches, the terrain is shaped by the descent of Moose Creek and Keg Creek, while the high point at VABM 3129 Bragg serves as a primary survey marker for the region. This is a landscape of transition, showing the river before more modern infrastructure altered the accessibility of the Alaskan wilderness. The presence of numerous unnamed lakes and ponds alongside the river's main channel highlights the intricate hydrology of the Gulkana basin during this era.