2017 Map of Baird Inlet D-2 SE

About this map

Kasigluk sits at the northern edge of this wet, subarctic landscape, appearing as a significant hub in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The settlement is positioned along the meandering Johnson River, which snakes across a tundra plain dominated by vast freshwater bodies. The presence of the Kasigluk Airport underscores the critical role of air travel for connectivity in a region where the traditional water routes remain the primary arteries for movement. To the east and south, the terrain is defined by large, irregular lakes including Nunavakanukakslak Lake and the expansive Nunavakpak Lake. The map reveals a complex hydrologic network of smaller ponds and sloughs that characterize the Bethel Census Area, illustrating the environmental conditions that dictate local settlement patterns and the reliance on the river systems for subsistence and transportation.