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1952 Map of Mt. Hayes A-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mt. Hayes A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Maclaren River and the complex basin of the Tangle Lakes dominate this interior landscape, which served as a critical corridor during the early 1950s. This survey records a significant moment in the region's transportation history, showing a route labeled Under Construction heading toward Paxson, marking the development of what would become the Denali Highway.

In addition to the modern roadwork, the map identifies a traditional Sled Road cutting through the terrain, illustrating the transition from winter-dependent trails to year-round automotive infrastructure. The geography is punctuated by prominent survey markers like VABM Boulder and natural corridors such as Landmark Gap, which guided travelers through the high country. The drainage patterns of Boulder Creek and Wildhorse Creek further define the intricate watershed near the boundary of the Fourth and Third Judicial Divisions.