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2016 Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-5 SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Talkeetna Mountains B-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Talkeetna Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape, where complex drainage systems define the rugged interior of the Matanuska-Susitna region. The watershed of Iron Creek is a central focus, showing a intricate network of tributaries including the Middle Fork Iron Cr and E Fork Iron Cr. These watercourses carve through steep elevation gradients, with the notable Hyphen Gulch providing a distinct geographic landmark between the high ridges.

In the southwest corner, the Sheep River flows through the township of t25n r1e, marking a transition in the local topography. This 2016 survey captures a wilderness area largely devoid of permanent settlements or roads, serving as a baseline for the natural state of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Researchers can trace the headwaters of Prospect Cr as it moves north, illustrating the primary role of hydrologic features in defining this remote Alaskan terrain.