2016 Map of Mount Hayes A-3 NW

About this map

The Alaska Pipeline corridors through this high-altitude landscape of the Alaska Range during the mid-2010s, running parallel to the Richardson Highway at the western edge of the quadrangle. This region serves as a critical transit point where infrastructure meets the glacial environment of the eastern interior. The terrain is defined by the College Glacier and the distinctive formations of The Hoodoos, which dominate the northern sections. Glacial meltwater feeds a complex network of streams, including the Gulkana River, College Creek, and Gunn Creek. In the south, the landscape opens into the Gunn Lakes and the northern tip of Summit Lake. This area marks the boundary between the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, illustrating the intersection of modern energy transport and traditional Alaskan wilderness.