1949 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-6

About this map

The Talkeetna River dominates this mid-century survey, winding through a complex network of glacial valleys and mountain peaks in the Matanuska-Susitna region. Based on 1949 photogrammetry, the map reflects an era of remote Alaskan surveying where land lines were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management but often remained unsurveyed on the ground. A single cabin is noted near Chunilna Creek, highlighting the sparse human presence in this wilderness at the time. To the south, the terrain rises toward Bald Mountain, which stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the confluence of numerous waterways including Larson Lake and the North Fork Montana Creek. Smaller tributaries like Disappointment Creek and Answer Creek drain the surrounding slopes, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Seward Meridian.