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1951 Map of Talkeetna C-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Talkeetna C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Alaska Railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through this rugged river valley in the early 1950s. The settlement of Curry stands as a significant waypoint along the tracks, featuring a local Airstrip and situated at the confluence of the Susitna River and Portage Creek. This survey provides a specific look at the infrastructure of the rail line as it moves north through the foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains, passing smaller stops and family-named locations such as McKenzie and Lane.

A notable portion of the sheet reflects the challenges of mid-century aerial surveying, marked with a statement of insufficient photo coverage. Where data exists, the map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of McKenzie Creek and Lane Creek as they feed into the main river channel. This document is a valuable resource for tracing the mid-century footprint of the railroad economy before further modern development reached this interior region.