1958 Map of Talkeetna C-1

About this map

The Alaska Railroad serves as the primary corridor for movement through this river-carved landscape, tracing the eastern bank of the Susitna River. This mid-century survey captures a critical junction at Curry, where rail infrastructure and a nearby airstrip supported transit into the interior. The hydrology is dominated by the massive braided channels of the Chulitna River and Tokichitna River, which converge amidst a dense network of marshes and smaller lakes like Swan Lake and Blair Lake. To the northwest, the edge of the Ruth Glacier serves as a stark reminder of the glacial forces shaping these valleys. Evidence of rugged exploration and utility is found in the Tractor Trail running south and the isolated cabins that dot the riverbanks, alongside high-altitude markers such as the Curry Lookout and VABM Alder 4270.