1952 Map of Gulkana D-5

About this map

Tangle Lakes and the sprawling headwaters of the Middle Fork Gulkana River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape as it was mapped in the early 1950s. The survey reveals a complex network of glacial water bodies, including Dickey Lake and the Maclaren River, set against a backdrop of high-elevation terrain. This map captures a significant administrative boundary where the Third Judicial Division meets the Fourth Judicial Division, reflecting the historical legal organization of the territory. The absence of roads or permanent settlements highlights the wilderness character of the region, where named landmarks like Keg Creek and Twin Lakes served as primary orientation points for early surveyors and travelers through the Gulkana watershed.