Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection

circa 1940

Image shows the up-graded road approaching Matanuska on the west side of the elevated railroad trestle prominently visible at left. The road has been raised above the normal river flood level as seen currently occurring in this photo. A short bridge is in place in the foreground over Spring Creek and to allow drainage of flood water. Makeshift flags mark the edges of the foreground end of the low-profile bridge. The road is elevated to cross over the railroad tracks in middle ground instead of crossing under the trestle as previously the case. A car is visible on the road in middle ground. The top of the railroad water tower is visible over the railroad trestle in middle ground.

Matanuska, Alaska

Black & White Paper Print, 3-1/2" x 5-3/4"

Road-35L#8x-Coo