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1954 Map of Mount McKinley D-2, 1963 Print
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1954 Map of Mount McKinley D-2

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Kantishna Hills dominate the southeastern quadrant of this interior Alaska landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the extensive marshlands and braided waterways to the north and west. In the mid-1950s, this area centered around the isolated settlement of Diamond, a focal point for activity along the Bearpaw River. The map captures a moment when travel in the bush relied heavily on seasonal infrastructure, as evidenced by the Sled Road cutting across the northern reaches and the Crooked Creek Landing Strip tucked near the hills. Drainage systems like Moose Creek and Flume Creek feed into the larger river basins, highlighting the complex hydrology of the region. The presence of VABM Diamond suggests a landscape surveyed for both navigation and resource potential, where the Kantishna River served as a primary artery through the remote subarctic terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain