1954 Map of Talkeetna B-4, 1961 Print
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1954 Map of Talkeetna B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The confluence of the East Fork Yentna River and the West Fork Yentna River dominates this mid-century Alaskan landscape. The terrain is defined by massive natural features like Mt Kliskon and Fairview Mountain, with the hydrological network weaving through the Sunflower Basin and feeding into Midway Lakes. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated Cabins and a primitive transportation network. An Airstrip and a Tractor Trail near Camp Creek indicate the era's reliance on air and tracked transport for remote access. Prospecting and small-scale operations are suggested by names like Bonanza Creek, Chicago Gulch, and Ohn Gulch, while the naming of Fourth-of-July Creek hints at the seasonal movements of early arrivals in this interior region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions19 x 20.8 inches

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