2013 Map of Tanacross C-3 SW

About this map

Taylor Hwy snakes through this high-elevation interior landscape, serving as the primary corridor through the mountainous terrain of the Southeast Fairbanks region. The route follows a ridgeline, a common characteristic of Alaskan highway engineering where roadbeds are kept on higher ground to avoid the drainage and permafrost issues of the valley floors. Branching away from the main road, the Winter Trl provides seasonal access across the topography. This survey captures a moment of modern continuity in a remote area where transportation routes are dictated almost entirely by the steep contours of the surrounding peaks. The map lacks formal settlements, focusing instead on the essential infrastructure that connects this part of Alaska to the broader road network.