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1958 Map of Talkeetna D-3

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Talkeetna D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mount Mc Kinley National Park contains some of the most formidable alpine terrain in the Alaska Range, as documented in this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is dominated by the massive ice fields of the Kahiltna Glacier and Lacuna Glacier, which carve deep valleys between towering peaks. Elevation data captured from 1952 aerial photography illustrates the complex glacial systems of the era, including the Tokositna Glacier and the Kanikula Glacier.

High-altitude landmarks such as Mount Foraker and Mount Hunter serve as primary anchors for this survey. The map records numerous Crevasses across the East Fork Kahiltna Glacier and West Fork Ruth Glacier, providing a detailed view of the ice's movement and structure before modern shifts in the glacial environment. This record is particularly valuable for understanding the pristine state of the park's interior during the 1950s.