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1959 Map of McCarthy C-4

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of McCarthy C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Rohn Glacier and Frederika Glacier dominate the northern terrain of this 1950s interior Alaskan survey, carving deep valleys that feed the headwaters of the Nizina River. The landscape is defined by its massive ice fields and the steep drainages of Skolai Creek and Frederika Creek. A notable presence in the southeast is the Chitistone River, which cuts through the dramatic Chitistone Gorge near the spectacular Chitistone Falls.

Evidence of early exploration and movement through this high country is captured by the marking of the Goat Trail near Skolai Creek. Distinctive landforms such as Chimney Mountain, Tinplate Hill, and The Finn serve as prominent landmarks for navigation across the varied elevations. The map also identifies the localized settlement of Golden Horn, positioned amidst the convergence of these glacial and river systems.