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1953 Map of Seward C-7

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seward C-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

High-altitude mining and transportation corridors define this 1953 survey of the Kenai Peninsula, where The Alaska Railroad and the Seward Anchorage Highway converge near Moose Pass. The landscape is dotted with early-to-mid-century mining claims, including the Gilpatrick Mine, Mascot Mine, and the Dahl Placer Mine near Canyon. These operations, many located along the steep slopes of Gilpatrick Mountain, highlight the era's intensive resource extraction within the Chugach National Forest.

Recreational and administrative infrastructure is visible at the Glacier Ski Lodge and the Granite Creek Guard Station. Along the valley floors, small clusters of Cabins and a Cem near Lower Summit Lake suggest the localized pockets of permanent settlement and travel stops that supported the rail and road workers. The map also traces established routes like The Alaska Railroad Trail and the Devils Creek Trail, providing a clear view of the region's accessibility before major modern expansions.