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1954 Map of Mount McKinley B-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mount McKinley B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Kantishna Hills dominate the northeastern landscape of this mid-century survey, a region defined by its industrial mineral history and high-altitude drainage systems. Evidence of early resource extraction is preserved through the presence of the Antimony Mine and the winding Slate Creek Tractor Trail, which provided essential access through the terrain near Brooker Mtn. The hydrology of the area is complex, centered on the wide, braided course of the McKinley River and the Muddy River, which converge near the feature known as McKinley Bar.

Transitioning into the protected Denali Wilderness, the map reveals a vast network of smaller waterways and basins, including McLeod Lake and the deeply incised Eagle Gorge. The boundary of Denali National Park bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the intersection of active mining claims and emerging conservation efforts. Precise surveying points like VABM 3564 Birch and VABM Mc Cloud 2131 anchor the topography, providing a detailed record of the elevations surrounding Slippery Creek and Birch Creek.