1959 Map of McCarthy B-4

About this map

Chitistone River defines the northern reaches of this Alaskan interior landscape, a region marked by intensive mineral exploration in the late 1950s. The presence of several distinct mining claims, including the Nelson Prospect, Radovan Prospect, and Erickson Prospect, points to a persistent search for copper and other minerals among the high ridges. In an era when access to such high-elevation terrain remained difficult, the infrastructure noted here—specifically the Aerial Tramway and the Glacier Creek Landing Strip—highlights the specialized logistics required for mountain prospecting.