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1950 Map of Mount Hayes C-4

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mount Hayes C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Fort Greely dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, reflecting the military presence in the Alaska interior during the early Cold War era. The Richardson Highway serves as the primary artery through the region, paralleling the braided channels of the Delta River. This corridor supported a collection of small outposts and amenities for travelers, including the Black Rapids Club, a Campground, and a Diner near Donnelly.

Glacial activity and mountainous terrain characterize the southern portion of the quadrangle, where the Riley Creek Glacier feeds into high-altitude watercourses like Riley Creek. Further south, the Black Rapids Training Site and a nearby Landing Strip indicate the strategic importance of this high-latitude environment for training and logistics. The map also documents numerous family and geographical markers, such as Buffalo and Darling, which served as critical survey points in this complex topography.