1958 Map of Lake Clark A-2

About this map

Kenai Peninsula Borough is defined by its dramatic glacial terrain and high-altitude drainage systems in this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by the Pile River valley and its surrounding tributaries, including Brooks Creek and South Currant Creek. In the higher elevations, the map specifically identifies areas of Crevasses, marking the active glacial presence that continues to shape the interior. Gladiator Basin sits as a distinct geographical feature among the peaks. This 1:63,360 scale study, derived from 1957 aerial photography, captures the wilderness before significant modern infrastructure reached these remote reaches of the peninsula, showing a land mapped by hydrology and elevation rather than roads.