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2017 Map of Beaver B-1 SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Beaver B-1 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yukon Flats dominates this landscape, where the braided path of the Yukon River carves through a labyrinth of wetlands and watercourses. This interior Alaskan terrain is defined by its complex hydrologic network, including the significant reach of Beaver Creek and the meandering Ed Berg Slough. The area is a mosaic of seasonal and permanent water bodies like Mud Lakes, which characterize the alluvial environment of the Yukon-Koyukuk region.

Surface drainage is intricate, with Fish Creek and Jack Uheen Slough providing critical connections between the primary river channel and the surrounding marshlands. These features illustrate the dynamic nature of the river's floodplains, where the movement of water continually reshapes the land. The absence of permanent road infrastructure highlights the continued reliance on these historic waterways for navigation and access in this part of the Alaskan wilderness.