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2016 Map of Anchorage D-5 SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Anchorage D-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Chickaloon sits at the base of dramatic elevations, where the Matanuska River valley meets the southern slopes of Castle Mtn. This landscape is defined by the heavy drainage patterns of Kings River, California Cr, and Young Cr, which flow through the high country into the main river corridor. The transportation network is concentrated along the river, where the Glenn Highway provides the primary route through the region, supported by local connectors like Chickaloon Road and Fish Lake Road.

Glacial and alpine hydrology is evident throughout the terrain, with numerous bodies of water such as Fish Lake, Thirtymile Lake, and Drill Lake clustered near the valley floor. To the southeast, Kings Mtn rises above the Matanuska River, marking a transition in the local topography. This survey captures the specialized infrastructure of the area, including local residential thoroughfares such as Gronvold Drive and Bestline Avenue that serve the established community near the river banks.