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1950 Map of Healy C-4

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Healy C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mt McKinley National Park and its surrounding wilderness are documented here during a pivotal era of mid-century infrastructure expansion. The Alaska Railroad and the Denali Highway follow the serpentine course of the Nenana River, illustrating the primary transportation corridor through this interior Alaskan landscape. This survey captures the administrative heart of the region at the Mt McKinley National Park Headquarters, situated near Hines and the McKinley Park Landing Strip.

Small settlements and whistle-stops such as Yanert, Lagoon, and Carlo dot the rail line, while a lone Mine east of the river suggests early mineral exploration. The topography is defined by the massive drainage systems of the Yanert Fork and Riley Creek, feeding into the main river valley. Notable landmarks like Horseshoe Lake and Mt Fellows provide fixed points for navigating the complex terrain between the high peaks and the river flats.