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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains A-5
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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The Talkeetna Mountains define the dramatic verticality of this 1952 Alaskan interior survey, where the drainages of the Kashwitna River and Sheep River carve deep routes through the high terrain. Based on aerial photography from August 1949, the map reveals a landscape governed by water and elevation rather than settlement. Glacial runoff and mountain streams like the North Fork Kashwitna River, Montana Creek, and Sheep Creek are the primary landmarks for navigation. High-altitude triangulation stations, including Vabm 5595 Honey and Vabm 4792 Brownie, serve as the only named markers of human survey activity in this roadless wilderness. This document captures the primitive state of the Matanuska-Susitna region during the early post-war era, documenting the natural drainage patterns before modern access corridors were established.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.28 x 20.76 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain