Talkeetna, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
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- Talkeetna
- Unincorporated Populated Place
- population 76, mi. 226.7 on the Alaska RR., at junction of Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers, 80 mi. N of Anchorage, Cook Inlet Low.
- This is reported to be the site of a Tanaina Indian village. Its present name was derived from that of the river. It developed as a major camp when the railroad was built; the village obtained a post office in 1916. A railroad station was opened to traffic here in 1920. Its population was 70 in 1920; 89 in 1930; 136 in 1939; and 106 in 1950.
- 62.323888962° 19' 26.0"N-150.1094444150° 06' 34.0"W
- Trapper Creek 3.9 mi. W
- Chase 8.7 mi. N
- Sunshine 10.8 mi. S
- (none listed within 15 mi.)
- 1,078
- 106 m
- 564584687
- Updated Apr 19, 2020