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1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-6

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Alaska Railroad follows the wide valley of the Susitna River in this early 1950s survey of the Alaska interior. The rail line serves as the primary corridor of movement through this region of the Talkeetna Mountains, passing the settlement at Sherman and several benchmarked peaks. Numerous watercourses, including Troublesome Creek, Deadhorse Creek, and Lane Creek, drain from the higher elevations toward the main river channel.

Evidence of early aviation and surveying efforts is visible through several Triangulation Stations, such as VABM 3710 Chunila and VABM 3631 Curry. These points, along with the detailed drainage patterns of Chunilna Creek and Disappointment Creek, provide a comprehensive view of the territory before significant modern development altered the landscape. The map captures the essential relationship between the river, the railroad, and the surrounding peaks at a time when accessibility was defined by these specific transit points.