1954 Map of Tyonek C-5

About this map

Talachulitna Lake and the larger Judd Lake anchor this mid-century survey of the remote Alaska interior. The landscape is defined by a complex drainage system where Talachulitna Creek and Coal Creek navigate through numerous ridges, including the high points of VABM Tal 4094 and VABM Trum 3101. While primarily a wilderness study, signs of human activity and resource exploration are present in the northern reaches, most notably a Mine located near Alder Creek and a nearby Airstrip. Small Cabins and a lone Cabin at Aho Lake indicate seasonal camps or isolated outposts in an era when access was largely dependent on air travel or river travel. The map captures the watershed before significant modern development, showing the original course of streams like Saturday Creek and Friday Creek as they flow toward the Susitna basin.