1958 Map of Mount McKinley A-6

About this map

Winter Trail tracks across the central landscape of this interior Alaska region, marking a vital seasonal transportation route between river systems during the late 1950s. The hydrography is dominated by the sprawling tributaries of the Swift Fork and the Slow Fork of the Kuskokwim River, which wind through a mosaic of lakes and low-lying marshes. Named bodies of water like Haines Lake, Giles Lake, and Barren Lake punctuate the drainage basins, providing critical landmarks in a wilderness largely devoid of permanent settlements. Minor elevations are identified by succinct labels such as Bulb, Agnes, and Shrew, while the West Boundary Fairbanks Meridian establishes the formal surveying framework for this remote territory. The map illustrates a period before significant infrastructure reached this part of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, emphasizing the reliance on natural waterways like Telidaside Creek and Middle Cr for navigation.