2023 Map of Talkeetna A-2 NW

About this map

Petersville stands as the primary point of human interest in this stretch of the Matanuska-Susitna region, located near the confluence of local drainages. The landscape is defined by a dense network of braided waterways and glacial runoff patterns, with the Kahiltna River serving as the dominant hydrologic feature as it snakes through the center of the sheet. Numerous tributaries including Peters Creek, Treasure Creek, and Shovel Creek carve through the terrain, suggesting a topography shaped by seasonal water movement and low-lying wetlands. To the south, Shulin Lake and Lake Creek provide significant landmarks within the wilderness. The map reveals a land primarily defined by its natural water systems and the solitary outpost of Petersville, reflecting the remote and water-bound character of this Alaskan interior district.