1951 Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-3

About this map

Mt Watana rises as a prominent landmark in this mid-century survey of the Talkeetna Mountains, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate drainage network. Based on 1949 aerial photography, the map reveals a remote subarctic environment where Watana Lake feeds into a system of named waterways including Fog Creek and Tsisi Creek. The topography is marked by the distinctive Tsisi Terrace, a geological benching that contrasts with the steep elevations of the surrounding peaks. This map captures the region before extensive modern infrastructure, with large portions marked as unsurveyed and predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management. The presence of southern drainages like Kosina Creek, John Creek, and George Creek suggests the seasonal routes and natural corridors used by early travelers and surveyors through this Alaskan interior.