2017 Map of Baird Inlet A-3 NE

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The Ishkowik River dominates this section of the Bethel Census Area, winding in complex oxbows and loops through a landscape defined by expansive wetlands. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a remote aquatic environment where the river channel shifts across the flats within the boundaries of T1n R78w, T2n R78w, and neighboring townships. The intricate hydrography shown here is a hallmark of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, where the land and water are inextricably linked. The lack of terrestrial roads or established settlements emphasizes the reliance on these waterways for access and movement in this part of Alaska. Researchers can trace the exact 21st-century course of the river, noting the numerous small lakes and ponds that pockmark the surrounding terrain.