2016 Map of Talkeetna A-2 SW

About this map

Skwentna sits at a critical junction of glacial waterways in this 2016 survey of the Matanuska-Susitna region. The landscape is defined by the braided path of the Kahiltna River, which winds south to meet the Yentna River near the settlement. This area represents a complex network of tributaries including Lake Creek, Beaver Cr, and Fish Lake Cr, illustrating the dynamic hydrology of the Susitna basin. To the north, the isolated Quiet Lake and the elevation of Traleika Col provide distinct landmarks in a territory otherwise dominated by shifting river channels and wetlands. The map provides a precise record of the river systems as they appeared in the early 21st century, showing how the local terrain and settlement patterns are dictated by the flow of these massive glacial runoff routes.