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1959 Map of McCarthy B-7

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of McCarthy B-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Chitina River valley dominates this late 1950s survey, revealing a landscape defined by braided glacial waterways and the remnants of early industrial infrastructure. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade running westward from Long Lake provides a tangible link to the region's transportation history, tracing a path through the valley between the mountain ranges. Small outposts and logistical markers, such as a Cabin and a Landing Strip, indicate the sparse but essential human footprint in the territory during this era.

Water systems like the Lakina River and Gilahina River feed into the broader Chitina basin, while smaller features like Lakina Lake, Crystal Lake, and Moose Lake dot the lowlands. The topography captures the transition from the wide, shifting riverbeds to the high peaks drained by Steamboat Creek and Skull Creek. This edition reflects a specific moment in the mid-20th century before significant modern changes, preserving the locations of remote landmarks used by early bush pilots and prospectors.