1958 Map of Talkeetna C-1

About this map

The Alaska Railroad cuts a narrow path through the Talkeetna Mountains in this late 1950s survey of the Matanuska-Susitna region. Centered on the settlement of Curry, the map shows a landscape defined by the massive Chulitna River and Susitna River systems. To the west, the ice of the Ruth Glacier feeds into the Tokositna River, while numerous small lakes like Byers Lake and Blair Lake dot the wetlands. A notable Tractor Trail is marked as being under construction during the survey, signifying early infrastructure development in this remote corridor. The presence of a Landing Strip near Curry and a high-altitude Curry Lookout further emphasize the region's reliance on air travel and fire monitoring in the mid-20th century.