2023 Map of Gulkana A-3 NW

About this map

The confluence of the Gulkana River and the Copper River forms a braided landscape of active waterways and wetlands in this high-latitude region. The Richardson Highway serves as the primary artery through the area, connecting the established communities of Gulkana and Glennallen. Near these settlements, the Gulkana Airport stands as a critical transportation hub for the interior. East of the river system, the terrain transitions into the protected wilderness of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, where the map illustrates the complex drainage patterns of seasonal watercourses like Dry Creek. This survey captures the intersection of critical infrastructure and a volatile river environment, where gravel bars and shifting channels dictate the layout of roads and aviation facilities.