2016 Map of Talkeetna A-2 NE

About this map

Trapper Creek sits at a critical junction of interior access in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where the local road network begins to branch into the wilderness. The presence of Oilwell Road and the Trapper Creek Oilwell Road reflects the industrial and resource extraction history of the region, providing vital overland routes through the marshy lowland terrain. These roads cut through a landscape defined by significant water bodies such as Amber Lake and Schnieder Lake, alongside the winding paths of Peters Creek and Kroto Creek. Aviators and local residents rely on landmarks like the Davidson Strip, which serves as a remote landing point in a region where ground transportation remains limited. The map detail shows the transition from the concentrated settlement at Trapper Creek to the more remote sections of t25n r7w and t24n r8w, illustrating the sparse but deliberate footprint of human activity in the Alaskan bush.