2016 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW

About this map

Knik Arm defines the northwestern boundary of this coastal survey, where the urban expansion of Alaska's largest city meets the tides. The map documents a dense network of neighborhoods including Spenard, Turnagain Heights, and Rogers Park, showing the transition from the industrial waterfront along Ship Creek to the residential developments south of Merrill Field. The landscape is remarkably watery, dotted with numerous named bodies such as Campbell Lake, Jewel Lake, and Westchester Lagoon, which are interspersed among major transportation hubs. The sprawling footprint of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport occupies the western shoreline, while the Univ of Alaska Anchorage campus anchors the central-east. From the railroad-related infrastructure near Wilson Village to the suburban street grids extending toward Campbell, this map provides a comprehensive record of the city's modern layout and its integration with the surrounding coastal environment.