2019 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW

About this map

The urban and natural landscapes of the Anchorage bowl are documented here, defined by the extensive wetlands and waterways that penetrate the city. Neighborhoods like Spenard and Turnagain Heights are framed by the waters of the Knik Arm and a dense network of lakes, including Jewel Lake, Sand Lake, and the expansive Campbell Lake. The map reveals the critical importance of aviation to the region, highlighting the large footprint of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the Lake Hood Seaplane Base, and Merrill Field. The modern transportation corridor is balanced by recreational assets like the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and the Campbell Creek Trail. Institutional hubs are well-defined, ranging from the Univ of Alaska Anchorage to the historic Anchorage Memorial Park Cem and the industrial activity along the Alaska Railroad. This layout emphasizes how the city's growth has been dictated by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding glacial streams.