2020 Map of Baird Inlet D-5 SW

About this map

Baird Inlet dominates the southern reaches of this landscape in the Bethel Census Area, where the vast water body meets a complex network of coastal wetlands and tidal flats. The northern portion of the map is defined by Kaghasuk Lake, a significant water feature situated within the transition of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This 2020 survey, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, meticulously tracks the subtle hydrography of the region, including the intricate township and range lines of t9n r81w and t8n r82w. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of small ponds and interconnected waterways, illustrating the dynamic hydrology of the Alaskan tundra and its seasonal shifts. Researchers interested in the environmental changes of the delta will find a precise record of the shoreline and internal drainage patterns as they existed in the early 21st century.