1958 Map of Lake Clark

About this map

Lake Clark and its massive surrounding wilderness are defined here by a network of glacial lakes and high peaks long before the area's modern management as a national park. The settlement of Port Alsworth sits on the eastern shore near a landing strip, serving as a primary point of access to the interior. The map documents the ancient Telaquana Trail winding through the north, connecting the Mulchatna River drainage with Old Village on the shores of Telaquana Lake. High alpine terrain is dominated by the Chigmit Mountains and the Neacola Mountains, with the prominent Iliamna Volcano standing near the eastern boundary. The intricate waterways, from the Chilikadrotna River to the Tazimina River, reveal a landscape shaped by glacial recession, as indicated by specific purple-screened patterns marking active ice movements in the high ranges.