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1979 Map of Anchorage C-6 NE

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Anchorage C-6 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Industrial activity defines the landscape of Wishbone Hill and the surrounding basin during the late 1970s. The region is marked by extensive coal and mineral extraction sites, including the Strip Mine north of Sutton and specialized operations like the Matanuska Sinner Mine and Buffalo Mine. These sites are linked by a network of rugged routes such as Jonesville Road and the visible Old Railroad Grade, which traces the historical logistical path through the valley before modern highway developments dominated the corridor.

The wide, braided path of the Matanuska River serves as the southern anchor for this terrain, separating the mining districts from the rising slopes of Wolverine Creek. Local landmarks like the Palmer State Correctional Center and several lakeside camps, including Elks Campground on Elks Lake, show how the area served both institutional and recreational purposes alongside its heavy industry. The map provides a look at the transition between established settlements like Jonesville and the wilderness toward Eska Knob.