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2016 Map of Anchorage A-8 SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Anchorage A-8 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Turnagain Arm defines the southern coastline of this landscape, where the tidal waters meet the steep rise of the Chugach foothills. The map reveals a transition from the dense residential grid of the Anchorage Hillside, featuring roads like O'Malley Road and Hillside Drive, into the high-alpine terrain of the Chugach State Park. Elevated landmarks such as Flattop Mtn and McHugh Peak tower over the drainage basins of Rabbit Cr and Potter Cr, while the shoreline is marked by the distinct geographical feature of Beluga Point.

Significant ecological and recreational features are documented throughout the highlands, including the Williwaw Lakes and Rabbit Lake tucked beneath the ridgelines. The presence of the Potter Marsh wetlands along the coast contrasts with the interior's sharp relief. Utility corridors such as the Gasline and various Powerline routes cut through the wilderness, illustrating the infrastructure required to service the growing settlements established near Lake Hideaway and Lake 'O' the Hills.