1958 Map of Lime Hills A-2

About this map

Merrill River and the Necola River converge in this glaciated landscape of the Alaska interior, as documented by aerial photography from the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a transitional wilderness where water systems define the navigable routes through high-elevation terrain. Notable landmarks like Goldpan Peak and the western edge of Two Lakes anchor the topography, while the southern reaches of the sheet are marked by extensive crevasses and ice fields. This edition represents a moment when the Bureau of Land Management was predetermining land lines for the Seward Meridian in a region with no established roads or trails. The inclusion of the Tlikakila River valley showcases the intricate drainage patterns that characterize this roadless subarctic environment before modern development reached the area.