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1949 Map of Gulkana D-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gulkana D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Gakona River dominates the central landscape of this interior Alaskan territory, carving a wide, braided path as it flows south toward the Copper River. Near the southwestern edge of the quadrangle, Meier Lodge sits along the shores of Meiers Lake, serving as a localized point of settlement along the historic Richardson Highway. This corridor is a hub of transportation and infrastructure, also featuring the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and several Radio Towers.

To the east, the terrain rises toward Round Top Mountain and the headwaters of numerous drainages including Excelsior Creek and Otter Creek. The map illustrates the logistical backbone of the region with its depiction of the Tractor Trail and secondary routes, providing a record of mid-century survey points like VABM 3363 Meiers that define the intersection of the Copper River and Fairbanks meridians.