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1958 Map of Talkeetna C-1

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Talkeetna C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Alaska Railroad corridor follows the east bank of the Susitna River in this mid-century survey, providing a vital transportation artery through the Matanuska-Susitna region. The settlement at Curry serves as a focal point along the tracks, situated near a Landing Strip and the ascent toward Curry Lookout on the prominent Curry Ridge. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of massive glacial river systems, where the Tokositna River and Coffee River meet the braided channels of the Chulitna River.

Evidence of the era's backcountry access is visible via a Tractor Trail winding through Denali State Park and several remote Cabin sites. To the northwest, the terminus of the Ruth Glacier feeds into Alder Creek, illustrating the raw hydrological connection between the high peaks and the river valleys. Low-lying wetlands are punctuated by features like Swan Lake, Blair Lake, and Byers Lake, which are interconnected by a network of drainage creeks such as Troublesome Creek and Whiskers Creek.