1951 Map of Gulkana D-5

About this map

The Maclaren River and the headwaters of the Gulkana River define this high-altitude landscape as it was documented in 1951. Located at the intersection of the South Boundary Fairbanks Meridian, this territory is characterized by a complex network of glacial lakes and river forks. Notable water bodies such as Dickey Lake and the Tangle Lakes chain are connected by the Middle Fork Gulkana River, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Copper River and Fairbanks Meridian divide. The topography includes distinct mountain features labeled Keg and Fan, which rise above the surrounding creek systems. This map captures a pristine subarctic environment before significant modern infrastructure reached these interior highlands, providing a clear record of the area’s hydrography and unnamed, unsurveyed land lines as designated by the Bureau of Land Management.