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1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NW

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Anchorage B-8 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Iditarod National Historic Trail winds through this coastal terrain, following a path that predates modern infrastructure. The map depicts a transitional landscape where the lowlands of the State Game Refuge meet the tidal waters of Goose Bay and the Knik Arm. While much of the area remains dominated by water bodies like Stephan Lake, Anna Lake, and Sevenmile Lake, the encroachment of the late 20th century is visible in the network of 4WD trails and the expanding reach of the Point Mackenzie Road.

Inland from the prominent Moraine and the Elmendorf Military Reservation, the survey details localized industrial and utility features. Several Gravel Pit sites are noted alongside a Radio Facility, illustrating the functional development of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The proximity of a Landing Strip near Fish Creek and a Boat Ramp on the coast highlights the region's continued reliance on air and water access.