2021 Map of Anchorage B-7 NE

About this map

The settlement of Eklutna serves as the focal point of this coastal and mountain landscape, where the Matanuska Valley meets the waters of the Eklutna Flats and Duck Flats. Historical continuity is evident at the Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church Cem, a site of deep significance for the local community and genealogy. The transport network reveals a layered history, featuring the modern Glenn Highway corridor alongside the Iditarod National Historic Trl, which traces a path through the lowlands north of the massive rising slopes of Mt Eklutna. To the south, recreational and residential development is visible around Mirror Lake and the scenic Thunder Bird Falls, connected by a network of local roads such as Reese Road and Paradis Lane. This area represents a vital intersection of native heritage, early twentieth-century trail routes, and contemporary suburban growth within the Anchorage Municipality.