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1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Anchorage B-7 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The growing community of Eagle River occupies a central position on this 1970s survey, illustrating the expanding residential and civic footprint between the coast and the mountains. The landscape is defined by the glacial Moraine and the presence of significant institutions like the State Correctional Center and Chugiak High Sch. To the west, the Alaska Railroad and Fort Richardson Military Reservation represent the area's vital transportation and defense foundations, while the Glenn Highway serves as the primary artery connecting these hubs.

Recreational and natural features dominate the eastern and northern reaches, where Upper Fire Lake and Lower Fire Lake sit beneath the high elevations of Chugach State Park. The map documents the topographical transition from the river basin to peaks such as Mount Gordon Lyon and Rendezvous Peak. Researchers can also trace local school development at Homestead Sch and explore the proximity of public spaces like Beach Lake Park to the developing townsite.