1951 Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-3

About this map

The Talkeetna Mountains define the high-elevation interior of south-central Alaska, documented here through 1949 aerial photography and 1951 field annotations. This subarctic landscape is shaped by the drainage patterns of the Fog Creek and Tsisi Creek systems, which navigate the complex topography surrounding the peak of Mt Watana. The map shows a region characterized by its hydrography, where Watana Lake sits north of a network of watercourses including Kosina Creek, Terrace Creek, and George Creek. As indicated by the Bureau of Land Management notes in the margin, the land lines here represent predetermined but unsurveyed locations, reflecting the state of interior Alaska as the territory moved toward statehood. The detailed contour intervals and drainage labels provide a precise record of the natural hydrology and summits before significant human infrastructure was introduced.