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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-6
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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-6

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The Talkeetna River serves as the central artery of this interior Alaskan landscape, documented here just before statehood. Flowing west through the Talkeetna Mountains, the river's braided channels are joined by major tributaries including the Sheep River and Chunilna Creek. The mapping effort, based on 1949 aerial photography, reveals the extreme isolation of the territory, where a solitary Cabin near the riverbanks is one of the few signs of human habitation. High points like Bald Mountain provide topographical anchors for the sheet, though a portion of the western terrain remains a mystery, marked as No compilation available due to cloud cover during the survey flight. This map captures a wilderness in its rawest form, where named features like Disappointment Creek and Birch Creek are the only guides through the dense contour lines.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.72 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain