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1952 Map of Healy C-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Healy C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Alaska Railroad carves a critical path through this 1952 landscape, following the course of the Nenana River and marking the eastern edge of Mt McKinley National Park. The survey illustrates the intersection of industrial transport and conservation, showing the National Park Boundary weaving through a corridor defined by the rail line and the river. Near the northern edge, the Mt McKinley National Park Headquarters and an Airstrip serve as early focal points for park access near McKinley Park.

Tracing the rail line southward reveals the rhythmic progression of mile markers, such as Mile 345 and Mile 331, alongside small stops like Yanert and Carlo. A notable industrial detail is the Coal Mine (Aband) near the Yanert Fork, a remnant of the region's extraction history. High peaks of the Alaska Range, including Mt Fellows, rise sharply from the valley floor, where glacial creeks like Hines Creek and Riley Creek drain into the primary river channel.