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1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 NW

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Anchorage C-8 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Alaska Railroad cuts a diagonal path through this Matanuska-Susitna landscape, serving as a primary corridor for transportation and industry. The region is defined by a dense network of water bodies, notably Nancy Lake and the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, which indicate the area's role in northern recreation and conservation. Aviation infrastructure is also evident, with a Seaplane Base on the shoreline and a remote Landing Strip to the south, highlighting the necessity of air travel in this terrain.

The Houston Corporate Boundary marks the transition into the local municipality, where the Little Susitna River and Little Susitna Creek flow through the southern reaches. Numerous small lakes such as Frying Pan Lake, Windy Lake, and Gosh Lake dot the wetlands. Industrial activity is localized at a Gravel Pit near the northern tracks, while a Jeep Trail provides one of the few overland routes away from the main rail line.