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1994 Map of Seward D-7

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Seward D-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Turnagain Arm dominates this northern Kenai Peninsula landscape, where the waters divide the Municipality of Anchorage from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. In the south, the gold mining legacy of the district is evident through a dense concentration of historical workings, including the Nearhouse Mine, Sunshine Mine, and Brushy Ray Mine. The small settlements of Sunrise and Indian anchor the northern and southern shores, connected by the Seward Highway which traces the coastline.

The map reveals a landscape defined by steep peaks like Mount Alpenglow and Bradley Peak, and the intricate drainage systems of Sixmile Creek and Palmer Creek. Local genealogy and land use are marked by the Hope Cem and Sunrise Cemetery, alongside established outposts like Swetmann Camp and the Hope Guard Station. The boundary between Chugach State Park and Chugach National Forest carves through the mountains, highlighting the region's transition from accessible coastal flats to the high ice of the Seward Glacier.