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2016 Map of Anchorage D-3 NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Anchorage D-3 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mt Monarch stands as a prominent high point in this high-elevation landscape of the Matanuska-Susitna region, where the terrain is defined by deeply carved drainage systems and alpine passes. The map document's complex contour lines reveal the steep transitions between the headwaters of Chitna Cr and the neighboring Caribou Cr. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely roadless wilderness, prioritizing the precise tracking of natural hydrography and glacial-cut features rather than human settlement.

Navigational landmarks like Chitna Pass provide the primary corridor through the high ridges, while several smaller water bodies, including Hicks Lake, are tucked into the lower-elevation basins. The network of mountain streams, such as Billy Cr, Hicks Cr, and Fortress Cr, indicates a significant drainage pattern that feeds the larger Matanuska valley system. The absence of built infrastructure emphasizes the area's role as a remote high-country environment.