2016 Map of Mount Hayes A-3 SW

About this map

Paxson serves as a vital junction in the Alaskan interior, situated where the Richardson Highway meets the rugged landscape of the Alaska Range. This area is defined by its complex hydrologic network, including the Gulkana River and a chain of alpine lakes such as Summit Lake, Lower Fish Lake, and Upper Fish Lake. The presence of the Alaska Pipeline running parallel to the highway illustrates the intersection of mid-century infrastructure and the wilderness. The terrain is dominated by significant elevations like Wolverine Mtn, while Paxson Airport provides essential aerial access to this remote region. The layout of Fish Cr and Swampy Lakes indicates a high-altitude wetland environment that has dictated the path of human transit through the mountains for decades.