Sutton-Alpine in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Talkeetna Mountains
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
1. Talkeetna Mountains Marker
The mountain dominating the view to the north is Granite Peak. At 6,729 feet tall, it is one of the highest mountains on the front range of the Talkeetna Mountains (you are standing at 500 feet). It can be spotted easily from Anchorage on a clear day.
The Talkeetna Mountains are a geologically separate range of mountains from the Chugach Mountains across the Matanuska River to the south. The name "Talkeetna" comes from the Ahtna and Dena'ina names for the Talkeetna River which means 'to keep food stored'. The Talkeetna Mountains lie in the "rain shadow" of the Chugach Mountains and consequently the Talkeetna mountains are relatively dry. They stretch from Cantwell to Paxson. The Talkeetna Mountains are relatively "young" mountains, characterized by craggy peaks that are just beginning to wear away.
Erected by Alpine Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Features.
Location. 61° 42.627′ N, 148° 52.564′ W. Marker is in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna
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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: Lucas House (a few steps from this marker); Sutton (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickaloon Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutton Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chickaloon Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Alpine Historical Park (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
2. Talkeetna Mountains Marker
Also see . . . Alpine Historical Park. (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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 214 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
