2024 Map of Talkeetna A-5 SW

About this map

Happy River and its tributary Johnson Creek carve through the high elevations of the Matanuska-Susitna region, defining the drainage patterns of this Alaskan landscape. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits such as Columbia Peak and McDoel Peak, which rise above the surrounding valleys. To the south, Finnbear Lake provides a notable basin amidst the more gradual elevations of the Long Lake Hills. This 2024 survey, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, utilizes data from the National Hydrography and Elevation Datasets to document a wilderness shaped by extreme vertical relief and glacial watersheds. The lack of documented roads or settlements highlights the isolation of these peaks and the primary role of water systems in navigating the interior.