
The Continental Divide crests through the northeastern corner of this remote Alaskan terrain, where the headwaters of the Seward Peninsula begin their descent toward distinct drainages. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Kiwalik Mtn in the north, providing a stark topographical contrast to the stream valleys below. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the jurisdictional boundary between the Northwest Arctic Borough and the Nome Census Area, which bisects the quadrangle horizontally. The drainage patterns of First Chance Cr and Big Bar Cr offer a precise view of the hydrological divide that shapes this portion of the Alaskan interior.
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1950 · Bendeleben C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Bendeleben B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Bendeleben
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Candle B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Candle C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Candle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Bendeleben
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Candle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Bendeleben
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Candle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000