1958 Map of Tyonek

About this map

Tyonek and the Tyonek Indian Reservation anchor the western shore of Cook Inlet in this mid-century portrait of Southcentral Alaska. The landscape transition is stark, moving from the glacial mass of the Tordrillo Mountains and volcanic Mount Spurr to the expansive Susitna Flats and the complex river systems of the Skwentna River and Yentna River. Historic settlements and points of interest such as Ladd, Alexander, and the McDougall (Site) are mapped alongside vital transport infrastructure like the Landing Strip and various winter trails. This survey captures a specific era of development, noting the Fort Richardson Military Reservation and the burgeoning Nancy Lake State Recreation Area as the region balanced conservation, indigenous land use, and growing infrastructure near the head of the inlet.