1950 Map of Healy C-4

About this map

McKinley National Park boundaries define the western half of this interior Alaskan landscape, centered on the vital transportation corridor carved by the Nenana River. The Alaska Railroad snakes alongside the river, providing the primary connection between the scattered settlements of Hines, Yanert, and Carlo. This survey captures the infrastructure of early park administration and tourism, featuring the McKinley Park Headquarters, a Campground, and the Mt McKinley National Park Airport. The confluence of the Yanert Fork and the Nenana River marks a significant geographical junction, while nearby Mine workings and a Landing Strip indicate the dual reliance on resource extraction and aviation in this road-limited region. Mountainous terrain, including Mt Fellows and Pyramid Mountain, hem in the glacial river valleys where Montana Creek and Riley Creek flow.