Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection

c. 1930

Image is a summer centerline view looking north on a straight stretch identified as mile 4 of the Matanuska to Palmer road. At left is a post-and-wire fence paralleling the edge of the road with part of a homestead building visible beyond. The railroad line is seen at right with the telegraph line between the road and railroad. It can be seen that the road surface is composed simply of graded native soil which became axel-deep mud for vehicles with summer rains.

Near Palmer, Alaska

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

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