Sutton-Alpine in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Chugach Mountains
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
1. Chugach Mountains Marker
The mountains across the Matanuska River are part of the Chugach Mountain Range. The Chugach Mountains extend in an arc for roughly 350 miles, bordering Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Prince William Sound and on toward Icy Bay where they meld with the coastal ranges. These mountains began forming during the age of the dinosaurs, over 130 million years ago, when great masses of sand and shale were folded out of the ocean. Today, the Chugach Mountains are characterized by heavy precipitation and dense foliage that traps moisture in a thick understory. The Chugach Mountains near Valdez receive more snowfall than anywhere else in North America.
The nearest mountain dominating the view to the south is listed on maps as Crag Mountain. Locals know it by various names. The Ahtna Hwt'aene' of the area called the 4,415 foot peak Neltsiiy Ce'e, which means "Big One that [is] Made Like a Face". Imagine the profile of a face on top of the mountain looking straight up into the sky.
Erected by Alpine Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities
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Location. 61° 42.603′ N, 148° 52.548′ W. Marker is in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is on Glenn Highway (Alaska Route 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Alpine Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11266 Chickaloon Way, Sutton AK 99674, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, in the Mat-Su Valley, and in Southcentral Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Geology (here, next to this marker); Sutton Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Matanuska River (a few steps from this marker); The Glenn Highway (a few steps from this marker); Chickaloon Bunkhouse (a few
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
2. Chugach Mountains Marker
Also see . . . Chugach Mountains (Anderson, USGS). (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
3. Wildlife Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
