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1960 Map of Anchorage B-6

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Anchorage B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Chugach State Park dominates this terrain, centered on the deep turquoise expanse of Eklutna Lake and the massive glaciers that feed it from the south. The mapping reveals a mid-century infrastructure corridor along the northern edge, where the Knik River valley facilitates the Alaska Railroad and the Glenn Highway. This transportation network supported the development of the Eklutna Powerhouse, a critical utility for the growing Anchorage region.

The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the river flats to the high summits of Pioneer Peak and Bold Peak. Farther south, the Eklutna Glacier is shown in its 1960 state, carving between landmarks like The Mitre and Benign Peak. The presence of the Eklutna Lake Landing Strip and a Gaging Sta near the lake's outlet points to the site's role in both regional aviation and environmental monitoring during this era of Alaskan statehood.