
Nyctea Hills rise above a complex landscape of wetlands and tundra drainage in this coastal Alaskan region. The terrain is defined by its intricate hydrography, where the waters of Kagan Lake and the meandering channels of Chakchak Creek weave through the lowlands. Near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, the land meets the tidal reach of Baird Inlet, a significant feature of the Bethel Census Area's geography. The map reveals the extensive network of smaller waterways, including the winding Kuikchungnak Creek, illustrating the seasonally saturated character of this remote subarctic environment. This 2020 survey documents the natural state of the landscape, providing a baseline for understanding the shifts in hydrology and coastal landforms in southwestern Alaska.
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1951 · Baird Inlet
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Baird Inlet C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Baird Inlet
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2020 · Baird Inlet C-7 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Baird Inlet D-7 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Baird Inlet C-6 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Baird Inlet D-6 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000