2014 Map of Bendeleben C-5 NW

About this map

The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve occupies much of this high-latitude Alaskan landscape, protecting a vast stretch of the Seward Peninsula. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Skookum Cr and Eldorado Cr. These watercourses reflect the complex hydrology of the subarctic tundra, where seasonal runoff carves distinct paths through the topographic relief. Local history and prospectors' nomenclature are evident in the naming of smaller tributaries like Lucky Cr, Harris Cr, and Shasta Cr. The mapping of these remote corridors, including Alder Cr and Lorna Cr, provides critical geographic data for understanding this protected wilderness area near Nome, where natural boundaries often follow the contours of the watershed.