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1953 Map of Mount McKinley C-4, 1965 Print
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1953 Map of Mount McKinley C-4

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

McKinley River and the Foraker River dominate this 1950s interior landscape, showing the complex drainage systems north of the Alaska Range before modern development or infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of wetlands and tundra ponds, with the braided channels of Slippery Creek and Birch Creek carving through the lowland flats. Based on 1952 aerial photography, this map records a wilderness state where land lines were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management but remained unsurveyed on the ground. Notable water features like Corner Lake and a distinctive Slough in the northwest corner provide the only navigational landmarks in a region defined by its shifting aquatic borders. This document serves as a baseline for the natural hydrology of the Denali region prior to the era of expanded park management and visitor access.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain