2014 Map of Bendeleben B-6 NE

About this map

The Kougarok River dominates this northern landscape, winding through a terrain defined by seasonal waterways and mining-era infrastructure. The presence of a Roadhouse and the Quartz Creek (Kougarok) Airport underscores the critical importance of these remote hubs for transit and supply. Local transit is facilitated by the Kougarok Road/Nome-Taylor Highway, a lifeline connecting these isolated outposts. To the east, the landscape is etched by named tributaries including Delome Cr and Garfield Cr, while the southern reaches feature Minguk Lake and drainage from N Fork Quartz Cr. The naming of Mauze Gulch and Ryan Gulch suggests a history of local exploration and land use, likely tied to the region's long-standing connection to resource extraction and backcountry navigation in the Unorganized Borough.