1949 Map of Tyonek

About this map

Tyonek and the Moquawkie Indian Reservation anchor the northern reaches of Cook Inlet in this mid-century reconnaissance of the Alaska wilderness. The landscape is defined by the massive glacial systems of the Alaska Range, including the Triumvirate Glacier, Hayes Glaciers, and Capps Glacier, which feed into the intricate river networks of the Skwentna River and Yentna River. In the east, the Alaska Railroad provides a corridor of activity through Willow and Kashwitna, contrasting with the more isolated outposts and abandoned sites like McDougall. Volcanic features such as Mt Spurr and Crater Peak overlook a terrain where transportation relies heavily on water routes and the abandoned trail networks that once linked these remote settlements before modern infrastructure reached the interior.