2021 Map of Juneau B-2 NW

About this map

Mendenhall Valley serves as a primary residential hub north of Juneau, characterized by a dense suburban grid that transitions into the glacial wilderness of the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the massive Mendenhall Lake, fed by various glacial streams including Steep Cr and Nugget Cr, while the residential corridors of Mendenhaven and Tlaxsatanyin sit at the feet of the Coast Mountains. To the west, the University of Alaska Southeast campus overlooks the waters of Auke Lake and the coastal inlet at Auke Bay. Significant recreational and memorial sites are interspersed with the natural terrain, including Alaskan Memorial Park and the trailhead at Skaters Cabin. This map illustrates the intersection of modern Alaskan infrastructure with the formidable topography of Heintzleman Ridge and Thunder Mtn, showing how the community has integrated into the narrow valleys below the glacier.