2019 Map of Bethel B-3 SE

About this map

The Kisaralik River defines the northern reaches of this tundra and alpine landscape within the Bethel Census Area. The terrain is a complex network of glacial drainage systems, where Swift Cr and Crooked Creek carve through the upland elevations. This 2019 survey documents a vast, unpopulated wilderness where the hydrology dictates the movement of seasonal travelers and wildlife alike. Southward, the Akoswift Cr and Little Swift Cr contribute to the watershed, illustrating the intricate tributary patterns typical of the Alaskan interior. The map preserves the exact hydrographic state of these remote waterways before the shifts of the coming decades, serving as a baseline for environmental researchers and those tracking the geography of the Kuskokwim River basin.