1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains D-4

About this map

The Susitna River carves a massive course through this subarctic wilderness, its winding path defining the lower half of the territory. Surveyed in the early 1950s using multiplex methods from 1949 aerial photography, the map documents a landscape dominated by complex drainage systems and high-altitude benchmarks. Water features such as Portage Creek and Devil Creek flow from the northern heights toward the primary river valley, while the eastern section is marked by the distinct profile of Tsusena Butte and the braided waters of Tsusena Creek. To the southeast, the Fog Lakes cluster near Fog Creek, indicating a lower-lying basin amidst the surrounding peaks. This survey serves as a vital record of the Matanuska-Susitna region's topography before significant modern development, preserving the exact locations of survey markers like VABM 3780 Devil and the untouched natural drainage patterns of the era.