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2016 Map of Anchorage C-5 NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Anchorage C-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sutton-Alpine and Chickaloon anchor this portion of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where the valley floor meets the imposing heights of Lazy Mountain. The landscape is dominated by the wide corridor of the Matanuska River, which serves as the primary geographic axis for transportation and settlement. The Glenn Highway follows the northern bank of the river, connecting a series of local roads such as Granite Creek Ranch Road and Kings River Drive to the broader Alaskan interior.

Hydrological features define the terrain as numerous tributaries descend from the uplands, including Granite Cr, Kings River, and Wolverine Cr. Of particular cultural note is the labeling of Ch'tatnu Tayena along the river valley, reflecting indigenous naming alongside established settlements. This survey provides a precise view of the interface between human infrastructure and the complex drainage systems of the northern Chugach region.