1951 Map of Mount Hayes B-5

About this map

Meteor Peak stands as a prominent high point in this glacial landscape within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, as recorded during mid-century aerial surveys. The terrain is dominated by the massive ice fields of the Black Rapids Glacier and Eureka Glacier, which are marked with numerous crevasses that indicate the slow, steady movement of these frozen rivers. Below the glacial terminuses, the drainage patterns of the East Fork Maclaren River and Eureka Creek illustrate how glacial meltwater carves the surrounding topography. This map captures a region without established roads or permanent settlements, where the primary named features are topographical landmarks such as Broxson Gulch and smaller tributaries like Speckman Creek and West Fork Rainy Creek.