1950 Map of Talkeetna Mountains D-5

About this map

The Susitna River carves a dramatic path through this remote Alaskan landscape, defining the central geography of the quadrangle. In 1950, this area remained largely unsettled, characterized by the convergence of the Seward Meridian and Fairbanks Meridian, which serve as critical reference points for the vast unsurveyed interior. The most prominent terrain feature is the Devils Canyon, a narrow gorge where the river accelerates through steep elevation changes. Historical transit through the area is represented by the Winter Trail, a seasonal route that provided access before the development of modern roads. Smaller waterways like Indian River and Devil Creek flow through the interior, while the VABM 4741 Portage benchmark indicates a high point overlooking Portage Creek. This map captures a moment when the territory was mapped primarily from aerial photographs, preserving the original nomenclature of the wilderness.