1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains D-4

About this map

The Susitna River carves a massive glacial valley across this section of the Alaska interior, serving as the dominant geographic feature for the region during the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where tributaries such as Devil Creek and Portage Creek flow into the main river channel from the high peaks. To the east, the Fog Lakes sit on a high plateau above Fog Creek, illustrating the glacial remnants common in this judicial division. The survey includes distinctive triangulation landmarks like VABM 3780 Devil and the prominent Tsusena Butte, which were critical for the 1952 topographic mapping. This map captures the territory before modern development, focusing on the natural water systems and the high-elevation terrain that characterizes the Talkeetna Mountains.