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1979 Map of Bethel B-2

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Bethel B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Kisaralik River and its complex network of tributaries dominate this Southwest Alaska landscape during the late 1970s. The map illustrates a wilderness defined by water and elevation, where the river winds past significant terrain features like Silver and Gravel. To the east, the expansive Kisaralik Lake serves as a major focal point, fed by and feeding into the surrounding drainage systems.

Industrial and prospecting interests are hinted at through names such as Gold Creek, Silver, and Quicksilver Cr, suggesting the mineral potential that often drove exploration in this region. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the parallel flows of Swift Creek and Akoswift Creek, while the northern reaches include North Fork Lakes and Anvil Creek. This survey captures the area before modern developments, showing a land mapped primarily by its natural landmarks and watercourses.