1979 Map of Bethel B-2

About this map

Kisaralik Lake serves as a prominent landmark in this region of southwestern Alaska, where complex glacial and fluvial patterns define the landscape. The hydrography is dominated by the Kisaralik River and its major tributary, the North Fork Kisaralik River, which weave through a network of small ponds and wetland areas. The terrain rises into several distinctive peaks, including those labeled as Silver, Gravel, and Crooked, indicating the mineral and substrate character of the highlands. Smaller watercourses like Quicksilver Cr and Gold Creek drain these elevations, suggesting a history of prospecting or mineral interest in the remote backcountry. The map also captures the North Fork Lakes at the headwaters, providing a detailed look at the drainage systems of the Kisaralik basin before any modern development or infrastructure changed the wild character of the territory.