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2017 Map of Beaver B-2 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Beaver B-2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yukon River carves a massive, winding path through this portion of the Yukon Flats, defining a landscape dominated by shifting watercourses and seasonal wetlands. Unlike more mountainous regions of Alaska, this terrain is characterized by a complex network of side channels and braided streams, including the Hadzana River and the expansive Hadzana Slough. Large alluvial features like Oscar Island and Victor Island sit within the main river channel, illustrating the dynamic sediment transport of the Yukon system.

Away from the primary riverbanks, the flat interior is pocketed with numerous namesake bodies of water such as Big Grass Lake, Marten Lake, and Bear Lake. These lakes, often connected by smaller unnamed drainages, suggest a wilderness area where water levels dictate access and land use. The presence of Victor Slough and Hiding Lake further emphasizes the intricate hydrology of the region, which remains largely devoid of permanent human infrastructure in this 2017 record.