2023 Map of Gulkana D-1 SE

About this map

Chistochina sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape where the high peaks of the Alaska Range begin to give way to a network of drainage basins. The area is defined by the significant hydrologic system of Ahtell Creek and its many tributaries, including the West Fork Ahtell Creek and Grubstake Creek. This territory is characterized by steep elevation changes, punctuated by distinctive landmarks such as The Dome. The presence of the Ahtell Creek Trl suggests the historical importance of this corridor for movement through the Copper River region. The naming of Quartz Creek and Grubstake Creek reflects the region's long-standing connection to prospecting and mineral exploration, typical of the interior Alaskan backcountry during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.