1954 Map of Mount Hayes D-3

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Granite Mountain dominates the southwestern portion of this Alaskan interior landscape, rising sharply above the surrounding drainages of the northern Alaska Range. The 1950s terrain is defined by its glacial and fluvial morphology, with prominent features like Panoramic Peak and Shovel Point Horn marking the high ridges. Below these summits, a network of alpine streams including Cockatoo Creek, Arrow Creek, and Panoramic Creek feed into larger arteries. The Alaska Highway cuts a straight, engineered line across the mid-section of the sheet, providing a stark contrast to the winding Tractor Trail and other unpaved routes that likely supported early interior transit and resource exploration. Along the eastern edge, the braided path of the Gerstle River indicates the heavy silt loads and shifting channels typical of this glacial region, while the presence of Sawmill Creek hints at the area's early industrial or logistical history.