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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains A-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Talkeetna Mountains A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Talkeetna Mountains dominate this 1952 topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by complex drainages and significant elevation changes in south-central Alaska. The Oshetna River and Little Oshetna River carve through the northern terrain, while the Little Nelchina River flows eastward across the central region. In the south, the Horn Mountains rise above a series of named waterways including Caribou Creek, Mazuma Creek, and Billy Creek.

A notable geographic feature is Limestone Gap, located near Limestone Gulch, which suggests a natural pass through the high country. The convergence of numerous alpine streams, such as Bubb Creek, Flat Creek, and Greta Creek, illustrates the radial drainage patterns common to this high-elevation interior. This survey was compiled from aerial photographs taken in 1949, capturing the area before any significant modern road infrastructure or permanent settlements were established in this specific quadrangle.