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1953 Map of Healy A-6

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Healy A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The massive Eldridge Glacier flows through the western reaches of this area within the Alaska Range, where high-altitude peaks and deep glacial valleys meet the lower-elevation transport corridors. In the east, The Alaska Railroad parallels The Chulitna River, serving small stops like Honolulu and designated mileposts such as Mile 285. The proximity of the railroad to the river indicates the vital role of this corridor in connecting the interior of Alaska during the mid-20th century.

Resource extraction and protected wilderness exist side-by-side on this sheet. While the northwestern corner is occupied by Mt McKinley National Park, the adjacent slopes of Lookout Mtn and Bryn Mawr Creek host the Golden Zone Mine and Silver King Mine. This transition from protected parkland to active mining zones illustrates the complex land use at the edge of the national park during the 1950s, with deep ravines like Hurricane Gulch providing both natural obstacles and dramatic landmarks along the rail line.