1951 Map of Gulkana C-6

About this map

Tyone Village sits along the northern shore of Tyone Lake, serving as a primary focal point for human activity in this interior Alaskan wilderness during the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and waterways, where the Tyone River meanders through low-lying terrain before meeting the lake. To the north, the West Fork Gulkana River and Moose Cr drain the higher elevations, providing a clear picture of the region's complex drainage patterns. The topography is anchored by surveyed high points like VABM 3537 Tyone and VABM 2680 Wonderly, which rise above the surrounding flats. This survey, compiled from 1950 aerial photography, captures a remote area where settlement was sparse and largely tied to the natural water systems and traditional landing sites.