2017 Map of Talkeetna D-5 NW

About this map

Denali National Park encompasses the northern portion of this remote interior Alaska landscape, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by glacial drainage and isolated landing strips. The Swift Fork river cuts across the northeast corner, fed by a network of seasonal streams including Boulder Creek, Canyon Cr, and Camp Cr. In the southeast, the dramatic topography of Brown Bear Basin rises sharply, illustrating the complex vertical relief of the Alaska Range foothills. Human presence is minimal, marked primarily by the Purkeypile Airport, a vital access point for this wilderness area. West of the park boundary, Scotty Lake sits among a cluster of smaller alpine ponds and wetlands, showcasing the hydrologic transition from steep ridges to flatter, water-carved valleys during this 2017 survey.