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1952 Map of Mount Hayes A-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mount Hayes A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Amphitheater Mountains dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where the Denali Highway winds through a vast network of glacial valleys and alpine basins. At the time of this 1952 topographic study, the road serves as the primary artery through the region, passing just south of Glacier Lake and the dramatic natural passage of Landmark Gap. The terrain is characterized by intricate water systems, including the Sevenmile Lake and the connected chain of the Tangle Lakes in the southeast corner.

Detailed survey points such as VABM 4716 Boulder and VABM 4372 Wild mark the high peaks that overlook the Maclaren River drainage. Smaller features like Houseblock Valley, Tarn Valley, and the uniquely named Downwind Lake illustrate the specific local nomenclature used by geologists and explorers. The boundary between the Third Judicial Division and Fourth Judicial Division bisects the map, reflecting the administrative partitions of the territory during the mid-20th century.