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1954 Map of Talkeetna A-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Talkeetna A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Yentna River winds through this expansive glacial landscape in the mid-1950s, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, sloughs, and braided waterways. Significant river features like Youngstown Bend and the mouth of the Kichatna River illustrate the dynamic hydrological patterns of the Matanuska-Susitna region. The terrain transitions from the low-lying muskeg and swampy flats to more prominent elevations such as Gold Hill and the long spine of Nin Ridge.

Isolated Cabin sites are the only indicators of human presence in this wilderness, likely serving as seasonal outposts for trapping or transit. Notable tributaries including Johnson Creek, Clearwater Creek, and Donkey Creek drain the surrounding uplands into the main river valley. This survey provides a baseline of the Alaskan interior before modern development, recording the natural state of the Nakochna River and Red Creek drainages.