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1954 Map of Tyonek D-1, 1965 Print
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1954 Map of Tyonek D-1

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Susitna River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a wide, braided path through the Matanuska-Susitna valley floor. To its east, the Alaska Railroad serves as the primary corridor for human activity, connecting small settlements like Caswell and Kashwitna as it parallels the river's course. The map reveals a transition from the complex waterways of the Delta Islands to the upland terrain of the Kashwitna Knobs. Transportation is largely dictated by the era's infrastructure, featuring the Willow Station Landing Strip and a network of Tractor Trails that snake through the dense wetlands and woods. This survey documents the area shortly after the 1950s, showing early development around Willow and Willow Lake, where Deception Creek meets the more substantial Willow Creek. The presence of several isolated Cabins suggests a period of remote homesteading and seasonal use along the tributaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain