Information About

West End Creek

West End Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Tributary to:
Length:
  • 1.7 mi (2.74 km)
Elevation:
  • 1916 ft (584 m)
About

Heads on Sheep mountain, flows W to Caribou Creek, 2 mi upstream from the Matanuska River, 49 mi. NE of Palmer, Talkeetna Mts.


Getting To West End Creek

Take the Glenn Highway towards Matanuska Glacier, and proceed to Caribou Creek and either hike along Sheep Mountain or make your way up along Sheep Creek.

History of West End Creek

Named in 1956 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) because of its location on the W end of Sheep Mountain.Naming: Named in 1956 by USGS because "it is located at the west end of Sheep Mountain.