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1954 Map of Tyonek C-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Tyonek C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Little Mt Susitna and the foothills of Beluga Mountain anchor this 1950s landscape, a region defined by an intricate network of wetlands and glacial runoff in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The drainage patterns are dominated by Alexander Creek and the meandering Toms Creek, which flow through a vast system of muskeg and small lakes. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated Cabins and a Landing Strip near Alexander Lake, indicating a reliance on bush planes for access during this era.

The topography transitions from the high peaks in the southwest to the low-lying, lake-dotted flats of the north and east. Significant water bodies like Sucker Lake, Texas Lake, and Rabbit Lake illustrate the complex hydrology of the area. This survey, based on early 1950s aerial photography, captures the wilderness character of the region before significant modern development, preserving the original names of remote landmarks like Snag Creek and Wolverine Creek.