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2013 Map of Gulkana B-6 SE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gulkana B-6 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Louise dominates this landscape in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where a network of vast waterways and localized settlements define the interior wilderness. The settlement of Lake Louise itself serves as a hub, connected by the Lake Louise Rd and featuring the Lake Louise Airport, reflecting the area's reliance on aviation for regional access. Small outposts and residential areas like Twin Spruce Lodge and Kadok Landing are situated along the eastern shoreline, providing localized access to the water near the Lake Louise Access Rd.

The complex hydrography of the region is evident in the narrow passages connecting Susitna Lake to the north and Little Lake Louise, alongside smaller bodies of water such as Mud Lake and Lake Dinty. A notable indigenous place name, Nekey'dghinic'et'den, appears on a peninsula, signaling the cultural depth of this lake-strewn terrain. This survey illustrates the specific infrastructure and naming of the early 21st-century Alaskan backcountry.