1958 Map of Talkeetna C-5

About this map

Mount Dall dominates this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where massive ice fields and active glacial movement define the geography. Surveyed in the late 1950s, the map documents the expansive Surprise Glacier and Dall Glacier, both of which are marked by extensive fields of crevasses that indicate the constant shifting of the ice. The drainage patterns of the Alaska Range are clearly visible as meltwater feeds into the Tonzona River to the northwest and the West Fork Yentna River in the south. The absence of any roads or trails underscores the wilderness character of this region during the mid-20th century. Local water features like Cascade Creek provide further detail for navigating the complex terrain surrounding the central peaks, offering a precise record of the ice margins before modern climatic shifts.