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1954 Map of Mount McKinley A-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mount McKinley A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Mt McKinley National Park encompasses a landscape defined by massive glacial systems and high-altitude peaks as surveyed in the early 1950s. The immense Kahiltna Glacier and Foraker Glacier dominate the southern and western portions of the sheet, while the Straightaway Glacier carves a path through the central terrain. High points include North Peak and South Peak, with specialized landmarks like Archdeacons Tower and Farthing Horn noted along the ridges.

Evidence of early exploration and traverse is visible through labeled points such as Denali Pass, Kahiltna Pass, and Windy Corner. The map also captures the West Buttress and South Buttress, which are critical features for those studying the history of mountaineering in the Alaska Range. Away from the ice, northern watercourses like Slippery Creek and Birch Creek provide a contrast to the glacial basins of Peters Basin.