
Eek Island and the surrounding delta landscape define this coastal stretch of the Bethel Census Area where the Kuskokwim River meets the Pacific Ocean. This survey reveals a complex network of tidally influenced waterways, including the Eek Channel and the southern reach of the Eek River. The terrain is characterized by expansive wetlands and shifting shorelines typical of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Landmarks like Beacon Point and the Kuskokwak Channel serve as primary navigational references in an area defined by its aquatic geography rather than human settlements. The map provides a detailed view of the Kuskokwak Creek system as it drains into the larger channels, illustrating the natural hydrological patterns of this subarctic environment before any modern industrial footprint.
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1951 · Kuskokwim Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Baird Inlet
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Kuskokwim Bay D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Kuskokwim Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Baird Inlet A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Kuskokwim Bay D-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Baird Inlet A-1 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Baird Inlet A-1 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000