Information About

Caribou Creek

Caribou Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Tributary to:
Length:
  • 35 mi (56.33 km)
Elevation:
  • 1801 ft (548.94 m)
About

heads at glacier terminus, flows SE to Matanuska River, 50 mi. NE of Palmer, Talkeetna Mts. 35 miles long.

Caribou Creek is a very long creek that by the time the mouth of the creek connects with the Matanuska River it's the size of a small river.

Getting To Caribou Creek

Caribou Creek passes under the Glenn Highway just east of Matanuska Glacier.

History of Caribou Creek

Local name reported in 1898 by Schrader (1900a, p. 321), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Naming: Caribou Creek was a local name reported in 1898 by Schrader, USGS.

Caribou Creek Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near Caribou Creek.