Where Is Matanuska Valley?

Matanuska-Susitna Valley (/mætəˈnuːskə suːˈsɪtnə/) (known locally as the Mat-Su or The Valley) is an area in Southcentral Alaska south of the Alaska Range about 35 miles (56 km) north of Anchorage, Alaska.

Why is Wasilla called the Valley?

It's named for the two main rivers draining these peaks (the Matanuska and Susitna). Most residents live in the “Valley”, home to the towns of Palmer and Wasilla, and nearly one-third of them commute to Anchorage for work.

What cities are in the Matsu Valley?

Mat Su Valley: Cities & Towns
  • Big Lake.
  • Chickaloon.
  • Hatcher Pass.
  • Matanuska Glacier.
  • Palmer.
  • Skwentna.
  • Sutton.
  • Talkeetna.
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