1959 Map of Gulkana

About this map

Tyone Village and the road junction at Glennallen anchor this mid-century view of the Copper River Basin, showing the intersection of the Richardson Highway and the Glenn Highway. The map details a landscape where the river systems of the Copper River, Tazlina River, and Gulkana River dictated the early settlement patterns and transportation corridors. To the west, the extensive waters of Lake Louise and Susitna Lake contrast with the massive volcanic peaks of the Wrangell Mountains in the east, including Mount Sanford, Mount Drum, and Mount Wrangell. This survey documents a critical period of Alaskan infrastructure growth, marked by aviation hubs like Tazlina Airport and the establishment of local landmarks such as Tazlina Lake Lodge and the Sourdough campground near the Gulkana River.