1954 Map of Mount McKinley D-5, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Mount McKinley D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Lake Minchumina serves as the central hub of this subarctic landscape, where water and winter transport routes defined the movement of people and supplies in the mid-1950s. The settlement of Lake Minchumina is situated along the northern shore, supported by a designated Landing Area and a network of Sled Roads that provided essential overland access during the frozen months. This area represents a critical junction between the hills and the vast muskeg plains, with the Foraker River and Muddy River meandering through the lowlands to the east.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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