1954 Map of Healy C-6

About this map

Denali National Park and the expansive Denali Wilderness dominate this mid-century interior Alaskan landscape. The map centers on the glacial river systems and high alpine passes that dictate movement through this subarctic environment. The Denali Park Road serves as the primary artery for travel, winding through notable elevations at Sable Pass and Polychrome Pass. This route provides access to established sites like the Teklanika Campground and Igloo Creek Campground, which were key nodes for visitors and rangers during the early 1950s. The hydrology of the region is defined by the northward flow of the Teklanika River, the East Fork Toklat River, and the Sushana River, which carve through the Wyoming Hills and past peaks such as Igloo Mountain and Cathedral Mountain. The presence of Cabin Divide and Cabin Peak suggests the early infrastructure required for winter patrolling and boundary maintenance in the territory.