2016 Map of Anchorage D-5 NW

About this map

The Talkeetna Mountains define the high-altitude topography of this Matanuska-Susitna region, where sharp vertical relief dictates the natural drainage patterns of the upper Susitna basin. The glacial waters of the Kings River flow through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, while Granite Creek (also labeled in parts as Granite Cr) carves through the central and southern terrain. This 2016 survey illustrates a landscape largely defined by its natural hydrology and township boundaries, such as t22n r4e and t21n r3e, without the presence of permanent settlements or developed road networks. The contour density reveals the steep, unforgiving character of these peaks, offering a detailed record of the ridgelines and valley floors that have remained unchanged since mid-century mapping.