1954 Map of Healy C-6

About this map

Mt McKinley National Park dominates this interior Alaska landscape, mapped during a period when the Denali Highway 16 served as the primary terrestrial artery through these high mountain passes. The survey illustrates the critical water systems of the Teklanika River and the East Fork Toklat River, which carve through the Wyoming Hills and provide the natural corridors for early park infrastructure. Historic locations like the Ranger Cabin near the eastern boundary and the Igloo Creek Campground highlight the mid-century development of visitor access within the park. Notable topographic features such as Sable Pass, Polychrome Pass, and Cathedral Mountain define the high-elevation terrain, showing the relationship between the narrow roadway and the imposing peaks of the Alaska Range before modern rerouting or expansions.