1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-1

About this map

The Oshetna River and its numerous glacial tributaries dominate this 1952 topographic study of the central Talkeetna Mountains. The landscape is defined by complex drainage patterns, where the Little Oshetna River and Sanona Creek carve through the high elevations of south-central Alaska. This survey reflects a period of intensive aerial mapping by the Geological Survey, using 1949 photography to chart the drainage basins of the Tyone Creek and Daisy Creek systems. The lack of man-made structures or roads emphasizes the isolation of this region shortly after the war, where travel was dictated by the watercourses like Fourth of July Creek and Settler Creek. Local history and geography enthusiasts can trace the intricate network of named streams, including Red Creek, Yacko Creek, and Walker Creek, which illustrate the hydrological character of the Matanuska-Susitna area before more modern development reached its deeper interior.