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1958 Map of Talkeetna D-5, 1963 Print
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1958 Map of Talkeetna D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Mt McKinley National Park occupies the northeastern corner of this remote Alaskan interior, where glacial drainages and sharp summits dictate the terrain. The northern reaches are dominated by the Swift Fork Kuskokwim River, while the Tonzona River carves a deep valley to the southwest. Human presence is sparse and strictly functional, represented by a lone Mine and a Landing Strip tucked near Boulder Creek. Transportation in this era relied on a specific Tractor Trail that navigated the landscape between Canyon Creek and the Camp Basin. The map captures a transitional wilderness where wildlife-named landmarks like Brown Bear Basin and Heart Mtn define the geography more than any permanent settlement, highlighting the isolation of the Alaska Range's northern foothills during the mid-century period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain