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53-636: Turnagain may refer to: Turnagain Arm , a waterway into the northwestern part of the Gulf of Alaska Cape Turnagain , a prominent headland on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island Turnagain Island (Queensland) , an island Turnagain Pass , a mountain pass just south of the municipal limits of Anchorage, Alaska Turnagain River ,

106-414: A Falcated Duck was spotted at Potter Marsh , a first for the area and the whole state of Alaska. The last sighting was on May 4, 2019 60°59′14″N 149°47′41″W  /  60.9872°N 149.7947°W  / 60.9872; -149.7947 Seward Highway The Seward Highway is a highway in the U.S. state of Alaska that extends 125 miles (201 km) from Seward to Anchorage . It

159-630: A few more miles, the road passes the Tern Lake Junction, and intersects with Alaska Route 1 (AK-1) (also known as the Sterling Highway ), where Alaska Route 9 terminates, and the Seward Highway is designated to AK-1. It is at this point that the road begins to climb into the actual mountains to approach Turnagain Pass . For several miles, the roadway continues through large, Alaskan spruce forests. After approximately 10 miles (16 km),

212-494: A four-lane freeway . The freeway's first exit is, in fact, for Old Seward Highway. The freeway continues past several neighborhoods, a plant nursery, and Rabbit Creek Elementary School. At an exit for De Armoun Road, the highway's frontage road begins. The freeway continues past dozens of neighborhoods, a few small businesses, and provides exits for a few small roads, including the Minnesota Drive Expressway . After

265-522: A number of places. Chief among them are Portage Glacier , occupying the Portage Valley between the head of Turnagain Arm and Passage Canal , the two neighboring glaciers which form the headwaters of the Glacier River and Twentymile River , Explorer Glacier, and Skookum Glacier. Besides these, there are several smaller ones on tributaries of Glacier Creek . The Seward Highway follows a portion of

318-654: A river in the Canadian province of British Columbia See also [ edit ] All pages with titles containing Turnagain [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Turnagain&oldid=901523153 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

371-536: A short period as 5th Avenue, before becoming known as the Glenn Highway . An 18-mile-long (29 km) stretch of the Seward Highway, traveling from Seward to Kenai Lake was completed in 1923. Another segment of the highway, running between Moose Pass and Hope, was completed in 1928. The Mile 18 bridge, nicknamed "The Missing Link", which would connect the Seward and Moose Pass portions, was not completed until 1946, which

424-467: A succession of rocks, which as a whole are of remarkably uniform appearance and composition. They are of sedimentary origin and consist chiefly of fine-grained gray and bluish-black slates and gray arkoses. Interstratified with these, but in far less amount, are quartzose beds and occasional thin conglomerates. In a few places north of Turnagain Arm this series of rocks, called by Mendenhall "the Sunrise series",

477-417: Is a U.S. Bicycle Route located along Alaska Route 1 . The bike route runs alongside the Seward Highway along the entire length of the highway. The bike route was created in 2011. All exits are unnumbered. The Old Seward Highway is a nearly 8-mile-long (13 km) former routing of the Seward Highway. The road is located entirely within the corporate limits of Anchorage, with a southern terminus near

530-459: Is characterized by remarkably large tides of up to 40 feet (12 meters) which are the largest tides in the United States. The flood tide often begins with a tidal bore especially on large tides with a strong east wind, which has a height of 6 feet (1.8 m) at times, and runs in from the west at a speed of 5–6 miles (8.0–9.7 km) an hour. At low tide, the arm becomes a broad mud flat, cut by

583-402: Is cut by dikes of igneous rock of an aplitic or granitic character. These igneous rocks were not found in the region immediately south of the arm. The whole rock succession is closely folded, and the arkoses as well as the slates show cleavage, which is, however, much more perfectly developed in the slates. Immense deposits of gravel occur at a number of localities, but are especially noticeable in

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636-465: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Turnagain Arm Turnagain extends in an east–west direction, and is between 40–45 miles (64–72 km) long. It forms part of the northern boundary of Kenai Peninsula , and reaches on the east to within 12 miles (19 km) of Passage Canal , a western branch of Prince William Sound . Turnagain

689-559: Is exceeded in individual size by the spruces. The conifers ascend the mountain slopes to about 2,000 feet (610 m) but above that point rapidly disappear. Beyond this elevation are alder thickets, small patches of dwarf willows and birches, and vast stretches of waving grass from 1–3 feet (0.30–0.91 m) high. Still higher, the slopes and rounded backs of the ridges are cushioned with a mass of heather and heather-like shrubs, chiefly Empetrum nigrum . This extends up to an approximate altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m), above which there

742-457: Is low and comparatively flat, but is for the most part heavily wooded. The flora of the mountainous district about Turnagain Arm is different from that of the coastal plains of other parts of the inlet. The low country near Hope consists of a grassy tide flat, about 50 acres in extent, and a few miles of forest and occasional small swamps along the lower part of Resurrection Creek. Balsam poplars , paper birches , alders , and willows abound near

795-640: Is part of the STRAHNET subsystem, highways that are important to defense policy and which provide defense access, continuity and emergency capabilities for defense purposes. The remainder that follows AK-1 is also designated Interstate A-1 (A-1) and included in the NHS on that basis. The state's Interstate Highways are not required to comply with Interstate Highway standards , instead "shall be designed in accordance with such geometric and construction standards as are adequate for current and probable future traffic demands and

848-400: Is very little or no plant growth. The whole country is characterized by the abundance of high grass; otherwise it is a typical Hudsonian-Alpine region. Dall sheep , hoary marmot , American black bear , American marten , and long-tailed chickadee are noted. An endangered population of Beluga Whales are commonly seen traversing the waterway with rising and falling tides. On May 3, 2019,

901-526: The Alaska Railroad comes alongside the roadway. These railroad tracks continue on with the Seward Highway until Moose Pass , return near a junction with the Portage Glacier Highway , and remain until the highway becomes a freeway, in southern Anchorage. The Seward Highway proceeds through central Bear Creek, passing Bear Lake , until entering Chugach National Forest. The Seward Highway enters

954-605: The Chugach National Forest just 5 miles (8.0 km) after its start. The highway enters the Chugach National Forest while it is still part of the Bear Creek community, so it gives the appearance of still being inside that census-designated place . After a mile or so (1.6 km) though, the area surrounding the highway begins to look more like a national forest . The Alaska Railroad weaves back and forth under

1007-547: The Potter Section House , and a northern terminus in the Midtown neighborhood. Both of this highway's termini are points on the Seward Highway. The highway was created in 1951, along with most of the current Seward Highway. The Old Seward Highway begins at an intersection with Potter Valley Road, less than 500 feet from Potter Valley Road's own terminus with the (new) Seward Highway. From there, Old Seward Highway curves along

1060-607: The United States Secretary of Transportation . The length of the highway traveling from the AK-1 and AK-9 intersection to the northern terminus is designated as Interstate A-3 by the National Highway System . In July 2016, Alaska DOT&PF officials posted updated speed limits on a five-mile (8.0 km) section of the Seward Highway south of Anchorage between Hope Junction to the top of Turnagain Pass. The limit in

1113-483: The quicksand -like mudflats that otherwise make up the beaches along Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm communities within the Municipality of Anchorage include Indian , Bird , and Girdwood , all along the north shore of the Arm. Portage , at the eastern tip or head of the Arm, is a former settlement destroyed in the 1964 Alaska earthquake . Beluga Point Site , also known as ANC-054, is an archaeological location on

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1166-592: The Campbell/Taku neighborhood. The road proceeds north into Midtown, traveling through the neighborhood to the highway's northern terminus, an intersection with 33rd Avenue near the Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria . An exit ramp from the New Seward Highway serves as the beginning of the southbound lanes. The Old Seward Highway was created in 1951, as part of the original routing of the Seward Highway. Beginning in 1976,

1219-559: The Portage curve toward Turnagain Pass ending at Ingram Creek. In July 2015 a tour bus crash at milepost 79 killed one man and critically injured several others, causing a 10-hour traffic jam. During the summer months, up to 15,000 vehicles use this 15-mile (24 km) stretch of Seward Highway daily. Seward Highway is part of the unsigned part of the Interstate Highway System as Interstate A-3. United States Bicycle Route 97

1272-462: The Seward Highway is two lanes, with a parking lane on each side. The Seward Highway is designated as AK-9 at this point of the route. The highway continues through downtown Seward and residential areas. The highway continues past the Seward Airport and Exit Glacier road , before entering the unincorporated community of Bear Creek . Just after entering Bear Creek, a series of tracks belonging to

1325-474: The Seward Highway leading into Anchorage is built to freeway standards. In Anchorage, the Seward Highway terminates at an intersection with 5th Avenue, which AK-1 is routed to, and which then leads to the Glenn Highway freeway. The full length of the Seward Highway has been listed on the National Highway System (NHS), a network of roads important to the country's economy, defense, and mobility. The segment designated AK-9 between Seward and Tern Lake Junction

1378-687: The Turnagain Arm field. Glacier Creek enters Turnagain Arm from the north, 12 miles (19 km) from its eastern end. It is one of the larger tributaries of Turnagain Arm from the north and joins the Arm at a point 75 miles (121 km) from Seward by way of the Alaska Northern Railroad survey. The Dena'ina called Turnagain Arm Tutl'uh , meaning "back water". Turnagain Arm was named by William Bligh of HMS Bounty fame. Bligh served as Cook's Sailing Master on his third and final voyage,

1431-608: The Turnagain Arm to the west, and the Kenai Mountains to the east. It then exits the Chugach National Forest, having spent approximately 72 miles (116 km) inside its boundaries. After the highway exits the National Forest, it continues for about 5 miles (8.0 km) through spruce forest, before passing the community of Girdwood . After about a mile, the highway enters Chugach State Park . The road continues through forest for about 10 miles (16 km) more, before passing

1484-522: The aim of which was discovery of the Northwest Passage . Upon reaching the head of Cook Inlet in 1778, Bligh was of the opinion that both Knik Arm and Turnagain Arm were the mouths of rivers and not the opening to the Northwest Passage. Under Cook's orders Bligh organized a party to travel up Knik Arm, which quickly returned to report Knik Arm indeed led only to a river. Afterwards a second party

1537-450: The arm about 20 miles (32 km) east of the main body of Cook Inlet, and with Sixmile Creek, 8 miles (13 km) farther east; with its various branches, it drains a large part of the northeastern portion of Kenai Peninsula. Resurrection Creek flows in a direction slightly east of north. The town of Hope is located near its mouth. Palmer Creek is its largest tributary. Bear Creek flows into Turnagain Arm 0.5 miles (0.80 km) east of

1590-475: The east side of Potter Marsh opposite the New Seward Highway (on the west side) before intersecting Rabbit Creek Road, again less than a 1/4 mile from the New Seward Highway, which is at this point a four-lane freeway. From there, Old Seward Highway travels northwest over the New Seward Highway and through the neighborhood of Oceanview. The route bends north, running parallel to the New Seward Highway. The roadway intersects O'Malley Road and continues northward through

1643-575: The exit for Abbott Road, part of the frontage road terminates. The route then passes through a more commercial area of Anchorage, passing several warehouses. At the freeway's final exit, for Tudor Road, the rest of the frontage roads either begin or terminate. The freeway ends at the highway's intersection with East 36th Avenue. About a half a mile (1 km) later, the highway splits into Ingra Street (northbound), and Gambell Street (southbound). The Seward Highway officially reaches its northern terminus at an intersection with 5th Avenue. AK-1 continues on for

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1696-674: The highway and its bridges were raised and rebuilt in 1964–66. The highway was designated a National Forest Scenic Byway by the United States Forest Service on September 8, 1989. Later, the State of Alaska added it to the State Scenic Byway system on January 29, 1993. The final designation was added on June 15, 2000, when the Seward Highway was named an All-American Road as part of the National Scenic Byway program by

1749-624: The highway exits the Kenai Peninsula and continues along the shores Turnagain Arm . Just after reaching Turnagain Arm, the highway enters the city limits of Anchorage (and remains within Anchorage proper for the remainder of its route). After intersecting the Portage Glacier Highway the Alaska Railroad tracks again come alongside the route. The highway continues through the Chugach National Forest for approximately 8 miles (13 km), passing

1802-455: The highway passes Summit Lake , and provides access to another large campground. The road then continues through the mountains. After about 8 miles (13 km), the route intersects the Hope Highway , which provides access to the city of Hope , and the highway reenters forest. The route continues through the mountains for about 24 miles (39 km) more, before a steep decline, at which point

1855-433: The highway, which causes the highway to traverse a series of small bridges. For a few miles after the bridges, the Seward Highway is a four-lane road, but then merges back to two lane. After passing through about 10 miles (16 km) of forest, the highway passes Primrose Spur Road, and enters Primrose . For the next five or so miles (8 km), the route runs on a thin strip of land between the mountains and Kenai Lake . At

1908-550: The highway. The highest traffic count as recorded by Alaska DOT&PF was 58,799 vehicles daily at the Dowling Road overpass in Anchorage. In 2012, Life magazine included the Seward Highway in its list of Most Scenic Drives in the World. The Seward Highway begins at an intersection with Railway Avenue, in Seward , less than 300 feet (91 m) from Resurrection Bay . At this point,

1961-459: The mining camp at its mouth. The larger of the two forks, known as the East Fork, is itself formed by the confluence of a number of small streams. The more important of these are Gulch and Granite creeks on the north, and Lynx and Silvertip creeks on the south. The smaller fork, Canyon Creek , flows almost directly northward and, with its eastern tributary, Mills Creek , has been the chief producer of

2014-469: The mouth of Resurrection Creek. It is nearly 6 miles (9.7 km) long, and follows a northwesterly course through a steep, narrow valley. Bear and Palmer creeks are the two producing streams of this part of the field, and both are connected with Hope by roads. The drainage area of Sixmile Creek is much larger than that of Resurrection Creek, and the stream is formed by the confluence of two large branches, which unite 10 miles (16 km) south of Sunrise ,

2067-505: The needs of the locality of the highway" under federal law. The highway is maintained by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF), and the A-1 designation is not signed along the highway. In 2010, 2,520 vehicles used the highway near the junction with Sterling Highway in a measure of the annual average daily traffic , the lowest tally along

2120-463: The north shore of the Arm, while Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is situated at the head of the Arm near the site of Portage. Major tributaries of Turnagain Arm include the Twentymile River , Portage River , and Placer River . Minor tributaries include Resurrection Creek , Bear Creek, Sixmile Creek , and Glacier Creek , with their branches. Resurrection Creek flows into the south side of

2173-427: The northern end of Kenai Lake, the route passes through Crown Point , and provides access to a large campground where Trail Creek empties into Kenai Lake. The highway runs alongside Trail Creek for about 6 miles (9.7 km), before passing the settlement of Moose Pass . The road continues, passing along Upper Trail Lake for a few miles, before returning to the dense forest, and passing a large mountain range. After

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2226-434: The right lane is 55 mph (89 km/h), while that in the left lane is 65 mph (105 km/h). The project is designed to enhance safety and improve congestion by enforcing passing lane usage. In 2017, Alaska DOT&PF announced a four-year Milepost 75–90 Rehabilitation Project, scheduled to begin in 2018, to make major safety improvements to a busy crash-prone section of the Seward Highway from Girdwood to beyond

2279-489: The small skiing village of Bird . The route reenters the park for about a mile, before entering the village of Indian , and then reentering the forest. The Seward Highway passes along the coast of Cook Inlet for about 12 miles (19 km), with the Kenai Mountains running along the northern side. The highway then proceeds to enter the suburban area of Anchorage . The highway intersects Old Seward Highway, before becoming

2332-411: The south side. Mountains rise precipitously on both sides of the arm and reach altitudes of 5,000–6,000 feet (1,500–1,800 m). Their tops are ragged and bare. The timber rarely reaches higher than 1,500–2,000 feet (460–610 m). The smaller valleys are narrow and steep, but the larger ones frequently show by their U-shaped cross section the former presence of glaciers. Glaciers may be still seen at

2385-575: The southern edge of the Chugach State Park along Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm boasts the second highest tides in North America after the Bay of Fundy . These tides, which can reach 40 feet (12 meters), come in so quickly that they produce a wave known as a bore tide . Adventurous kayakers and surfers have taken to riding the tide as an extreme sport . Hikers should take care not to get stuck in

2438-401: The stream channels. Historically small steamers entered and left on high water though the practice is now rare since most if not all the places that they went are now connected by road. The region adjacent to Turnagain Arm is very rugged. South Suicide Peak (Now known as South Yuyanq' Ch'ex) is the tallest mountain rising from the north side of Turnagain, and Mount Alpenglow the highest on

2491-432: The streams tributary to Turnagain Arm from the north, and on a few of these claims, notably those on lower Crow Creek, mining was carried out in subsequent years. The output of placer gold was derived from the Turnagain Arm slope of the mountains. Development work on gold quartz lodes was confined largely to the Turnagain Arm basin. The eastern portion of Kenai Peninsula and the region about the head of Turnagain Arm present

2544-417: The streams, and spruces ( Picea canadensis and Picea sitchensis ) and hemlocks ( Tsuga mertensiana ) are common on the slopes and slightly elevated flats. A third species of spruce ( Picea mariana ) is found in the small peat bogs , along with smaller Hudsonian plants. ( Ledum ), crowberry ( Empetrum ), and dwarf birch ( Betula glandulosa ) are in profusion. Of the larger trees, the hemlock is abundant, but it

2597-412: The streams. Evidences of a former period of glacial activity are seen on all sides in broad-bottomed U-shaped valleys, polished rock surfaces, and transported boulders. The shores of Turnagain Arm afford frequent proof of ice action in glacial markings and striated pebbles. Hanging valleys are not uncommon. The east shore along the Kenai Peninsula, from the mouth of Turnagain Arm nearly to Kachemak Bay ,

2650-403: The valleys of Sixmile Creek , Resurrection Creek , and Kenai River . The flat-topped benches have an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level around the lower end of Kenai Lake , and the same elevation was observed in the valleys of the streams mentioned. The bench gravels show a thickness of 100–200 feet (30–61 m) in the upper valleys, where they have been cut through by

2703-432: Was a major cause of the delayed completion of the highway. The roadway was completed on October 19, 1951, connecting Seward to the major city of Anchorage by road for the first time (Seward was previously reached by sea, rail, or air). The entire length of the highway was paved in 1952. During the 1964 Alaska earthquake , about 20 miles (32 km) of the Seward Highway sank below the high water mark of Turnagain Arm ;

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2756-509: Was completed in 1951 and runs through the scenic Kenai Peninsula , Chugach National Forest , Turnagain Arm , and Kenai Mountains . The Seward Highway is numbered Alaska Route 9 ( AK-9 ) for the first 37 miles (60 km) from Seward to the Sterling Highway and AK-1 for the remaining distance to Anchorage. At the junction with the Sterling Highway, AK-1 turns west towards Sterling and Homer . About eight miles (13 km) of

2809-481: Was dispatched up Turnagain Arm and it too returned to report only a river lay ahead. As a result of this frustration the second body of water was given the disingenuous name "Turn Again". Early maps label Turnagain Arm as the "Turnagain River". The mineral resources of the Turnagain-Knik region are notable for gold placers and the gold quartz lodes. From 1896 to 1898, a large number of placer claims were staked on

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