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1951 Map of Valdez C-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Valdez C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Tonsina serves as a central point of settlement in this interior Alaskan landscape, situated where the Richardson Highway crosses the Tonsina River. The surrounding terrain is defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including Squirrel Creek, Bernard Creek, and the Little Tonsina River. In the early 1950s, this area supported essential transportation and communication infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of a Landing Strip, a Gaging Sta, and the Squirrel Creek Campground.

High-altitude landmarks such as Mt Durelle overlook the valleys, while localized features like Pippin Lake and Tonsina Lake mark the low-lying glacial basins. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the location of a Cem near the riverbanks and various survey markers like VABM Tonsina, indicating the precise triangulation points used to document this remote territory during the mid-century mapping effort.