Loading map...

2016 Map of Healy D-4 SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Healy D-4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Nenana River carves a path through the northern reaches of the Alaska Range, creating the dramatic Nenana River Gorge and serving as the primary corridor for transportation. This 2016 survey highlights the cluster of settlements including Healy, Usibelli, and Suntrana, where the local landscape is defined by coal mining and its proximity to Denali National Park. The Parks Highway and Healy Spur Road provide essential links between these mountain communities and the wider region.

Industrial sites such as Chalcopyrite and Sulfide deposits are noted near the Healy River Airport, indicating the mineral-rich nature of the terrain. To the south, the topography rises sharply toward Sugar Loaf Mtn, with numerous glacial streams like Dragonfly Cr and Grizzly Cr draining into the Nenana. The map also documents specific landmarks like Bison Gulch and Iceworm Gulch, reflecting the local nomenclature of this subarctic environment.