1958 Map of Lake Clark

About this map

Lake Clark dominates this mid-century topographic perspective of southwest Alaska, showing a landscape defined by glacial activity and a network of river systems. The settlement at Port Alsworth on the southern shore of the lake serves as a primary human landmark amidst the Chigmit Mountains and Neacola Mountains. The map traces the historical path of the Old Village Trail in the north, while features like Iliamna Volcano and the Tuxedni Glacier highlight the active tectonic and glacial forces shaping the eastern boundary near the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Numerous water bodies, including Twin Lakes, Telaquana Lake, and the Tazimina River with its upper and lower lakes, illustrate the complex hydrology of the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. This record captures the region before extensive modern development, documenting the raw geography and isolated settlements characteristic of the 1950s interior.