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1994 Map of Talkeetna A-2

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Talkeetna A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Kahiltna River dominates this interior landscape, winding through a complex system of marshes and low-lying wetlands within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. This 1994 planimetric survey reveals a sparsely populated region defined by its water bodies and seasonal drainage patterns. Several significant lakes are scattered across the terrain, including the elongated Shulin Lake and the smaller Amber Lake to the east. Remote cabins are noted near Schnieder Lake and several river bends, indicating isolated outposts in a territory largely without established roads.

The hydrological network is intricate, with numerous tributaries such as Peters Creek, Treasure Creek, and Kroto Creek feeding into the main river system. The presence of Quiet Lake and Chijuk Creek further illustrates the wet, low-relief character of the land as it was interpreted from late 20th-century imagery. This map serves as a detailed record of the natural watercourses and the modest human footprint in this part of the Alaska wilderness during the 1990s.