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1979 Map of Anchorage C-6 SW

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Anchorage C-6 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The town of Palmer serves as the focal point of this late-1970s orthophotomap, showing the developed grid of the city alongside the extensive gravel bars of the Matanuska River. This hybrid map style, which overlays traditional topographic contours on aerial imagery, provides an exceptional view of the agricultural and institutional footprint in the Matanuska Valley. Notable educational and civic landmarks include the Community College, Sherrod School, and the State Fairground, while the transportation network is defined by the proximity of the Municipal Airport and the path of The Alaska Railroad.

South of the city, the landscape transitions into a complex system of kettle lakes and glacial features, including Matanuska Lake, Kepler Lake, and Long Lake. The map clearly delineates The Alaska Railroad Reserve and an Old Railroad Grade near the river, offering a detailed look at the infrastructure that supported the region's development. Land use patterns are further highlighted by several labeled Gravel Pits and the distinct layout of Four Corners.