2016 Map of Talkeetna Mountains D-6 NE

About this map

The Parks Highway serves as the primary artery through this high-latitude corridor, following a natural route between the drainage basins of the Chulitna River and the Indian River. This interior Alaskan landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic transitions, anchored by the prominence of Chulitna Butte and the narrow crossing at Chulitna Pass. Near the settlement of Chulitna, the terrain gathers toward Summit Lake, a critical hydrographic feature in this subarctic environment. To the north, the dramatic drop of Hurricane Gulch indicates the scale of the relief, while numerous tributaries like Granite Cr, Division Cr, and Little Coal Creek carve through the surrounding ranges. The map illustrates a balance between modern infrastructure and a wilderness shaped by these watercourses, offering a precise look at the geography north of the Matanuska-Susitna valley.