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1950 Map of Mount Hayes

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mount Hayes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Glacial ice and high mountain ridges dominate this mid-century survey of the Alaska Interior, where the Delta River carves a path through the Alaska Range. The settlement pattern follows the established corridors of the Richardson Highway and the Alaska Highway, which provide the primary access to this demanding landscape. Along these routes, vital travel stops like Rapids Roadhouse, Millers Roadhouse, and Moochigan Lodge appear as essential hubs for travelers and local residents.

The map details the immense scale of features like Black Rapids Glacier and Castner Glacier, which feed the complex drainage systems of the Tanana River and Gerstle River. Strategic mountain gaps, including Isabel Pass and Landmark Gap, indicate the traditional passage routes used long before modern road construction. Higher elevations are marked by formidable peaks like Mt Hayes and the broad Macomb Plateau, illustrating a transition from the river valleys to the permanent snowfields of the high summits.