2016 Map of Anchorage B-6 NW

About this map

The confluence of the Matanuska River and Knik River dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the braided river channels meet the foothills of the Chugach Mountains. This 2016 survey captures the boundary between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Anchorage Municipality, a transition from the developing residential corridors along Wycoff Drive and Baker Boulevard to the protected wilderness of the south. High-altitude landmarks like Mt Pow/MIA, W Twin Peak, and E Twin Peak define the eastern skyline, overlooking the glacial waters of Eklutna Lake. Near the lake's western edge, the Eklutna Lake Spillway and the winding Eklutna Lakeside trail provide evidence of the area's role in local water and power infrastructure. Farther west, the path of the Eklutna River descends toward Lake Barbara, following the route traced by Eklutna Lake Road through the narrow mountain valleys.