2013 Map of Anchorage B-4 NE

About this map

Marcus Baker Glacier and the Knik Glacier dominate this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Matanuska-Susitna and Valdez-Cordova. This 2013 survey illustrates the glacial morphology and drainage patterns of the Chugach Mountains, where high peaks funnel ice and runoff toward the coastal lowlands. The terrain is characterized by steep contour gradients and massive ice fields, notably north of Grasshopper Valley. For researchers of environmental change and Alaskan topography, this map provides a precise baseline of glacial extent and alpine landforms at the start of the 2010s, showing the intersection of these two expansive administrative districts in a region defined by its lack of human infrastructure and reliance on natural geographic boundaries.