2019 Map of Bendeleben B-6 NE

About this map

The Kougarok River flows through this interior landscape of the Seward Peninsula, providing a central drainage for numerous tributaries like Niagara Cr and Checkers Cr. This 2019 survey captures the area north of the Nome gold fields, where the remote Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport serves as a vital transportation link in a region largely defined by its hydrography rather than roads. The terrain is marked by distinct valleys such as Mauze Gulch and Ryan Gulch, which feed into the river system. To the east, Minguk Lake sits in a relatively level basin, contrasting with the drainages of Delome Cr and Angeles Cr that cut through the surrounding uplands. The absence of traditional settlements highlights the wilderness character of this part of the Nome Census Area, where the map focus remains on navigation via water and air.