1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NE

About this map

Knik and its surrounding wetlands sit at the heart of this late-1970s orthophotomap, showing the delicate interface where the Matanuska-Susitna Borough meets the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet. The settlement is anchored by Knik Lake and includes significant cultural markers like the Cem and Graves near the coastline. This hybrid topographic and photographic study provides a clear view of the complex hydrology of the region, featuring Threemile Creek, Goose Bay Creek, and a cluster of interior water bodies including Brocker Lake, White Lake, and Caves Lake. The terrestrial landscape is defined by the Goose Bay Road corridor and a large Gravel Pit operation, while the southern boundary is marked by the Fort Richardson Military Reservation. The map's photographic base captures the literal texture of the terrain, from the silty tidal flats of the inlet to the dense vegetation surrounding Lake Beth.