This beautifully detailed map of Salcha, Alaska was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Salcha that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
Explore an aerial view of Salcha, Alaska
On the map you’ll find Aurora Lodge, along with Richardson Highway, Country Road, Old Valdez Trail, Grieme Road, Old Richardson Highway, Johnson Road, Woodcutting Road, Canaday Road, Old Site Road, Schmauss Lane, Aicuz Avenue, and more. Salcha sits about 11 miles southeast of Eielson AFB, 15 miles northwest of Harding-Birch Lakes and 15 miles southeast of Moose Creek. If you look closely you can even find your house accurately drawn in its correct location. Zoom in on the preview to look for yours.
Did You Know?
Salcha began in 1902 with a telegraph station. That year the U.S. Army Signal Corps placed it about three miles from the mouth of the Salcha River. The Salchaket post office opened at the river mouth in 1909 and closed in 1926. Its name came from Salchakaket, meaning mouth of the Salcha. That’s from the U.S. Geological Survey place names records.
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Names on this map
These names are printed on this map.
Places: Aurora Lodge.
Streets and roads: Richardson Highway, Country Road, Old Valdez Trail, Grieme Road, Old Richardson Highway, Johnson Road, Woodcutting Road, Canaday Road, Old Site Road, Schmauss Lane, Aicuz Avenue, Skila Street.
More street names, A to Z
Access Easement, Balch Way, Buddy Street, De Halden Lane, Eielson Farm Road, Foster Road, Gopher Court, Harry Lucke Trail, Highline Trail, Howell Road, Munson Slough Road, Price Drive, Prince Street, Sadie Mac Lane, Salcha Star Drive, Skipper Street, Stringer Road, Stripes Avenue, Swede Avenue, Walt's Road.
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This beautifully detailed map of Salcha makes an attractive addition to your office, library, or den, and it can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. It also makes a great gift for anyone with Salcha roots. When you’re done exploring, click here to get your copy of the Salcha map.
