2017 Map of Talkeetna B-5 SW

About this map

Denali National Preserve encompasses the central portion of this remote Alaska interior landscape, where high-elevation terrain is defined by steep relief and drainage basins. The southern edge of the quadrangle is marked by the Kichatna River, while the upper sections are carved by the eastern and western branches of Fourth of July Creek. This 2017 survey reflects the protected wilderness character of the Matanuska-Susitna region, documenting a landscape devoid of permanent human settlements or roads. The map serves as a detailed record of glacial or post-glacial topography, with contour lines illustrating the sharp transition from river valleys to the high ridges of the preserve, essential for understanding the hydrology of the Fourth of July Cr system before it joins larger regional waterways.