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1954 Map of Talkeetna Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Alaska Railroad tracks follow the western edge of this mid-century landscape, threading through small stops like Sherman and Gold Creek along the Susitna River corridor. This era was defined by the intersection of industrial transport and the sprawling hydrology of the Talkeetna Mountains, where major drainage systems like the Kashwitna River and Nelchina River carve through high-altitude terrain. The map records the exact points where mountain streams and named ridges, such as Big Bones Ridge and Twin Hills, meet the valley floors. Prominent summits like Sovereign Mountain and Bald Mountain overlook a network of high-country lakes, including Stephan Lake and Fog Lakes, capturing the region as it was surveyed before modern infrastructure expanded beyond the rail line and the nascent Alaska Highway 3.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.2 x 22.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain