1959 Map of McCarthy A-3

About this map

The Chitina River flows through a landscape dominated by massive ice flows and glacial tributaries in this late 1950s survey. The map depicts the terminus of the Short River and the expansive reach of the Barnard Glacier as it feeds into the central valley. Significant ice masses like Hawkins Glacier carve through the northern elevations, while the southern terrain is marked by a series of mineral-named drainages, including Graphite Creek, Quartz Creek, and Iron Creek. Rising above the glacial plains, Gibraltar Hill serves as a prominent landmark near Clear Stream. This survey, based on 1957 aerial photography, captures the intricate drainage patterns and topographical character of the Alaskan interior before modern shifts in glacial geography, offering a precise look at the region's wilderness state.