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1954 Map of Tyonek D-4, 1972 Print
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1954 Map of Tyonek D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Skwentna sits at the confluence of the Yentna River and the Skwentna River, serving as a vital aviation and river hub in the Matanuska-Susitna region during the mid-1950s. The presence of the Skwentna Airport, complete with a Radio Range Sta, Antennas, and a Beacon, underscores the community's importance to territorial air travel. To the southwest, the Old Skwentna Road House (Site) marks an earlier era of overland transport along the Winter Trail. The landscape is defined by vast wetland systems and numerous lakes, such as the curiously named Whiskey Lake and Bourbon Mist Island. To the west, the Shell Hills rise above the drainage of Shell Creek, while the southern reaches are dominated by the winding course of the Talachulitna River. This survey reveals a landscape where traditional trail networks and modern aviation infrastructure coexisted to bridge the Alaskan wilderness.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions16.92 x 21.74 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain