2017 Map of Bethel A-5 SE

About this map

The Middle Fork Eek River winds through this section of southwest Alaska, providing the primary drainage for a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes. The waterway meanders across the central and northern portions of the quadrangle, serving as a critical geographic marker in an area otherwise characterized by high peaks and remote terrain. In the southeastern corner, the Eek Mountains rise sharply, marking the transition into higher elevations. This U.S. Geological Survey topographic study captures the uninhabited character of the region, where the natural water systems and mountain ranges dictate the flow of the land. The mapping reveals the complex topographical details of the river valley as it cuts through the surrounding ridges, a useful reference for understanding the hydrology and landforms of the Bethel census area.