2017 Map of Baird Inlet D-2 NW

About this map

Nunachuk stands as a focal point of human settlement on this vast wetland landscape within the Bethel Census Area of Alaska. This survey, based on imagery from 2011 and data updated through 2017, illustrates a complex hydrology dominated by the waters of Kayigyalik Lake in the northeastern quadrant. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ponds, marshes, and interconnected waterways that define the northern reaches of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The map's grid system, including townships like t10n r75w and t11n r76w, provides a structural reference for a wilderness area where natural water boundaries shift and reconfigure the land. This cartographic study is essential for understanding the remote geography of southwestern Alaska before further environmental changes impact the region's unique coastal plains.