1954 Map of Gulkana D-1, 1958 Print
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1954 Map of Gulkana D-1

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Mankomen Lake sits at the northwestern edge of this 1950s survey, marking a pocket of accessible water in a region defined by high mountain ridges and river forks. The drainage patterns of the Chistochina River and the Slana River dictate the movement through this landscape, with travel restricted to the high passes and a single Tractor Trail that skirts the northern boundary. Near the confluence of Quartz Creek and Granite Creek, a lone Mine and associated Cabin indicate isolated mineral exploration in the shadow of The Dome. The presence of an Airstrip near the lake highlights the reliance on bush pilots for transport and supply in an area where developed roads are non-existent. These features reveal a mid-century wilderness where subsistence and extraction depended on river systems like Indian Creek and narrow overland paths.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.5 x 20.8 inches

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