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2023 Map of Gulkana B-5 SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gulkana B-5 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mendeltna and the eastern reaches of Lake Louise anchor this 2023 survey of the complex, water-pocketed terrain near the border of Matanuska-Susitna and Copper River counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of kettle lakes and meandering drainages, most notably Tolsona Creek which winds northward through the center of the sheet. Distinctive water bodies like Sea Horse Lake and Puzzle Piece Lake provide clear landmarks within the undulating glacial topography.

The map reveals the contemporary layout of the area, including the small settlement of Mendeltna situated south of North Jans Lake and South Jans Lake. This area serves as a primary point of interest for those studying the modern geography and backcountry access points between the Talkeetna and Copper River regions. The map detail highlights the sparse infrastructure typical of this part of Alaska, where large lakes and seasonal drainages dictate the patterns of human presence.