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1958 Map of Talkeetna B-1

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Talkeetna B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Talkeetna serves as the focal point of this 1950s era survey, situated at the confluence where the Talkeetna River and Chulitna River join the mighty Susitna River. The settlement's role as a transportation hub is evident through the path of the Alaska Railroad, which runs parallel to the Susitna, connecting the town to Chase to the north. A prominent Landing Strip and a Gaging Sta near the riverbank reflect the area's dependence on aviation and water monitoring for regional connectivity and safety.

Industrial and community life is documented by the presence of a Gravel Pit, a Cem, and the Bartlett Earth Station in the Bartlett Hills. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water bodies, including the Talkeetna Lakes and Christiansen Lake. Scattered throughout the backcountry are several Cabin and Cabins locations, particularly along Trapper Creek and Whiskers Creek, marking the sparse but persistent human presence in the Alaskan interior.