Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection #1

August 19, 1936

This image is of a section of road somewhere in the length that parallels the Knik River. The view is down the length of the road as it curves to the left with heavy birch forest on both sides. At left is river flood water caused by the outbreak of Lake George, a large body of water caused by the Knik Glacier forming a dam across a mountain valley. For many years the lake would burst the dam and flood the river valley for a time. This photo shows the water level rising almost to the level of the road upon which a car is traveling.

Near Palmer, Alaska

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

Road-75L#29x-Coo