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1952 Map of Kantishna River

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Tanana River and Kantishna River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape, a region defined by its vast water networks and remote mountain ranges as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The settlement of Manley Hot Springs serves as a primary hub in the north, connected to the river system via Hot Springs Landing. The map illustrates the transition from the braided river flats to the high elevations of the Bitzshtini Mountains and Chitanatala Mountains, revealing how early aviation and river transport were critical to the area. Landmarks such as Mooseheart Mountain and Haystack Mountain provide significant navigation points for the surrounding wilderness. Interior travel is further evidenced by the long Sled Road winding through the southern terrain toward the Denali National Preserve. Scattered Cabins and isolated sites like Nineteenmile highlight the sparse, survival-based settlement patterns of this era before more modern infrastructure arrived.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.1 x 22.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain