1956 Map of Tanacross C-3

About this map

Mount Fairplay dominates the central landscape of this interior Alaskan territory, where the terrain is marked by distinctive permafrost features like Pingos and smaller Pingo mounds. The Taylor Highway snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle, serving as the primary corridor for movement during the mid-1950s. Historically, this region has balanced seasonal accessibility with permanent land use, evidenced by the presence of a lone Cabin and the network of Winter Trails that connect remote drainages. The Dennison Fork and Cabin Creek provide the primary drainage system for the mountainous slopes, illustrating the relationship between high-altitude topography and the river-and-trail systems essential for interior travel. The map, based on 1954 aerial photography, captures a moment of early infrastructure development in a largely unpopulated wilderness.