2023 Map of Talkeetna C-2 SW

About this map

The Peters Hills and Dutch Hills dominate this portion of the Alaska Range, where a network of steep gulches and creek beds historically drew prospectors to the Matanuska-Susitna region. The settlement of Petersville serves as the focal point for the area's transportation, connected by the primary Petersville Road which transitions into more specialized routes like Nugget Creek Road. This landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Peters Creek and its many tributaries, including Poorman Creek and Willow Creek. Evidence of aviation's role in accessing this backcountry is found at Nugget Bench Airport, situated on a plateau above the confluence of Thunder Creek and Nugget Creek. The map provides a detailed look at the drainage systems of Cottonwood Creek and Cache Creek, highlighting the complex topography that shaped early 20th-century mining and modern recreation.