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1954 Map of Mount McKinley C-2, 1980 Print
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1954 Map of Mount McKinley C-2

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Kantishna and the surrounding gold-bearing district are documented here during the mid-1950s, a period when the area transitioned from active mining toward a wilderness destination within the Denali National Monument. The map detail reveals the intricate mining history along Quigley Ridge and Moose Creek, where numerous Placer Mine operations and the Red Top Mine are noted. This era predates modern infrastructure, relying instead on the Caribou Trail and the Eldorado Tractor Trail for overland movement. Remote outposts like Camp Denali and a Ranger Station illustrate the early development of park services and tourism. The drainage patterns of the Bearpaw River and Clearwater Fork define a landscape of high peaks, including Wickersham Dome and Kankone Peak, highlighting the isolation of this interior Alaskan territory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain