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1994 Map of Anchorage D-4

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Anchorage D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Matanuska Valley serves as the central corridor of this 1994 survey, where the Matanuska River flows alongside the Glenn Highway. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the high peaks of the Talkeetna Mountains and the prominent Anthracite Ridge. Historically, this area was a vital route through the Alaskan interior, evidenced by the presence of the Knik Nelchina Trail and several remote outposts including Ninemile Cabin and Fourteenmile Cabin.

The presence of Ninety-eight Bridge across the Chickaloon River and various mining-related landmarks like Carbon Creek and Coal Creek suggests the region's industrial heritage in resource extraction. The map also detailes numerous high-altitude lakes such as Bonnie Lake and Wiener Lake, set against the backdrop of designated conservation areas like the Moose Range and various tracts of public land.