2020 Map of Baird Inlet C-7 NW

About this map

Nelson Island occupies the southwestern reaches of this survey in the Bethel Census Area, where the treeless tundra landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and tidal drainage. The Urumangnak River meanders across the lower half of the quadrangle, reflecting the dynamic hydrological patterns of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. To the north, Isiktok Cr flows through the vast marshland, illustrating the complex water systems that have historically supported seasonal subsistence for local communities. The absence of modern roads or permanent settlements within these boundaries underscores the remote character of the island and its reliance on river-based travel and traditional land use. This map serves as a baseline for understanding the unchanged physical geography of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century.