1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains D-2

About this map

The Susitna River carves a deep valley through this interior Alaskan wilderness, as documented during the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by high-elevation triangulation stations such as VABM 5506 Watana, VABM 4724 Brown, and VABM 3693 Jay, which provided the essential control points for the U.S. Geological Survey's photogrammetric mapping. Evidence of human presence is extremely sparse, limited to a single Cabin situated near the confluence of Kosina Creek and the main river. Numerous tributaries, including Watana Creek, Jay Creek, and Coal Creek, drain the high plateaus and narrow canyons, illustrating a drainage system untouched by development. The lack of roads or established trails highlights the area's isolation during this post-war period of aerial survey.