Loading map...

1951 Map of Seward C-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Alaska Railroad serves as the industrial spine of this mid-century landscape, threading through the high passes and tunnels of the Chugach National Forest. The route follows the Placer River valley, connecting small trackside points such as Spencer and Grandview before crossing south toward Hunter. This transportation corridor is defined by its proximity to massive ice fields, including the crevassed reaches of Spencer Glacier and Bartlett Glacier.

Glacial movement and high-altitude terrain dominate the area, with the Kenai Peninsula Trail providing a terrestrial link through the valley floor. Notable summits like Bench Peak and Tincan Peak flank the rail line, while smaller waters such as Bench Lake and Bertha Creek drain the surrounding heights. The map captures the specialized infrastructure required for subarctic transit, specifically highlighting the Tunnel and levee systems designed to protect the tracks from the river's path.