2020 Map of Baird Inlet C-8 NW

About this map

Ukak sits along the western shoreline of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the tides of Hazen Bay meet a complex network of wetlands and tundra. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of the Kaluyut Mountains in the south and the prominent peak of Erchakrtuk Mtn further north. This 2020 survey illustrates the hydrological character of the Bethel Census Area, tracing the winding paths of the Toksook River and Ikalugtulik River as they drain toward the coast. The distribution of contours around Kaluyut Mtn reveals the sharp contrast between the elevated interior peaks and the expansive, water-saturated lowlands typical of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The placement of Isiktok Creek and various unnamed drainages highlights a landscape shaped by seasonal water movement and permafrost-influenced geography.