1949 Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-6

About this map

The Alaska Railroad carves a narrow path along the eastern bank of the Susitna River, serving as the primary corridor through this high-altitude landscape. Based on 1949 aerial photography, the map highlights the small settlement of Sherman as a vital waypoint in the interior. This region is defined by the massive peaks of the Talkeetna Mountains, where several vertical control stations like VABM 3631 Curry and VABM 3710 Chunila mark the high ridges. The drainage network is complex, featuring the winding courses of Troublesome Creek, Chunilna Creek, and the aptly named Disappointment Creek. The map reflects a post-war era of Alaskan development when rail was the essential link for supply and transport through the river valleys, before the expansion of modern road networks into the mountain interior.