2013 Map of Gulkana B-3 SW

About this map

Gulkana River and Gakona River converge near the Copper River, forming a vital waterway network in this interior Alaskan landscape. The settlement of Gulkana lies at the intersection of the Richardson Hwy and the river, while Gakona Junction serves as the gateway to the Glenn Hwy Tok Cutoff. This survey illustrates a regional transportation hub where road, river, and air travel meet at the Jacobus Field Airport. To the east, the boundary of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve marks the transition into protected wilderness. Smaller local landmarks such as Big Timber and Gulkana River Ranch Rd indicate the established residential and ranching footprint of the early 21st century. The map provides a clear view of the topographical relationship between the braided river valleys and the high plateaus of the Unorganized Borough.