2016 Map of Healy A-1 SW

About this map

The Susitna River dominates the southern landscape of this Matanuska-Susitna borough quadrangle, winding through a network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies. Further north, the Denali Highway provides the primary transit corridor, cutting east-to-west across the midsection of the map. This infrastructure links the high-altitude terrain with localized landmarks such as Swampbuggy Lake and Hatched Lake. The drainage patterns here are complex, defined by numerous seasonal streams including Windy Cr, Lake Cr, Nowater Cr, and Raft Cr. The map's detail provides a clear view of the relationship between the major river system and the high mountain passes, illustrating how the highway navigates the challenging topography of the region. This 2016 survey effectively illustrates the modern character of this stretch of the Alaska interior, where the river valley and the lone highway define human and natural movement.