Matanuska-Susitna

The terrain of Matanuska-Susitna ranges from broad river lowlands in the south to the Alaska Range in the north, creating an immense interior shaped by water, forest, and mountains. The Susitna and Matanuska rivers are central to the borough’s geography, while Knik Arm connects its southern edge with the Cook Inlet. Palmer, the borough seat, stands in the Matanuska Valley, where the federally backed Matanuska Colony brought farming families to Alaska in 1935. The Alaska Railroad also links communities including Wasilla and Talkeetna, giving the region an enduring connection to Alaska’s rail history. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Matanuska-Susitna.

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