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1993 Map of Tyonek C-2

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Tyonek C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Iditarod Trail traverses this expansive riverine landscape, marking a vital historical corridor through the Matanuska-Susitna region. This survey, based on 1990s imagery, documents a complex network of waterways where the Yentna River and Alexander Creek converge amidst a dense collection of lakes and sloughs. The geography is defined by its seasonal utility, evidenced by the Winter Landing Strip and several isolated Cabins that dot the riverbanks, suggesting a landscape shaped by bush aviation and subsistence living.

Water dominates the terrain, from the braided reaches of the Susitna River to smaller named bodies like Ladyslipper Lake and Yensus Lake. The presence of a Gaging Sta near Kroto Slough and a recorded Cem near the confluence of the larger rivers points to the historical importance of these waterways for transport and early settlement. The map provides a detailed record of the drainage patterns of Fish Creek and Sucker Creek before they join the primary glacial river systems.