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1955 Map of Mount Hayes C-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mount Hayes C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Tanana River and its complex network of braided channels dominate this mid-century Alaskan interior landscape. During this era of post-war infrastructure development, the Alaska Highway runs along the northern bank of the river, accompanied by an Aboveground Pipeline and a Telephone Line, reflecting the essential utility corridors of the territory. The map reveals a vital Highway Maintenance Station positioned near the confluence of the river and Johnson Slough, a critical support point for travelers in this demanding environment.

Rising south of the river valley, the topography shifts from wetlands and small bodies of water like Moosehead Lake and Craig Lake toward the massive Macomb Plateau. This high ground is defined by prominent peaks including Horn Mountain and the steep elevation of Independent Ridge. Numerous drainages, such as Berry Creek, Prospect Creek, and Pegmatite Creek, flow from these heights toward the Johnson River, illustrating the rugged hydraulic patterns of the Alaska Range's northern foothills.