1951 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-2

About this map

Talkeetna Mountains hydrology and high-altitude terrain define this 1951 survey, documenting a wilderness landscape before significant human development. The map is anchored by the Black River and Oshetna River, which carve through the mountains alongside numerous tributaries like George Creek and Gold Creek. High-elevation water bodies including Black Lake and the visually distinct Crater Lake are prominent features within the mountainous interior. Geodetic control points like VABM 6174 George and named peaks such as Twin Hills provide specific landmarks for those studying the area's surveying history. The presence of Little Oshetna River and Roaring Creek illustrates the complex drainage patterns of this Alaskan interior, captured here at a time when much of the land remained unsurveyed and unmarked on the ground.