
The Kwithluk River dominates this landscape within the Bethel Census Area, winding through a complex network of wetlands and small lakes typical of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the hydrologic patterns of the region, showcasing the river's meandering course as it cuts through the tundra. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the remote nature of this environment, which is primarily characterized by its vast water bodies and intricate drainage systems. Researchers interested in the evolving hydrography of Southwest Alaska can trace the specific channels of the Kwithluk River and the numerous unnamed ponds that define the terrain within the township boundaries of T8N R69W and T7N R68W.
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1950 · Bethel
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Bethel C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Bethel D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Bethel D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Bethel C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1980 · Bethel
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2017 · Bethel C-7 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Bethel D-6 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Bethel C-7 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Bethel D-7 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000