2017 Map of Bettles A-1 SE

About this map

The Alaska Pipeline and the Dalton Highway serve as the primary north-south corridor through this interior Alaskan wilderness, following a path that cuts across the remote landscape. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex relationship between modern industrial infrastructure and the natural environment in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Ray River, which creates a network of wetlands and shifting channels as it flows westward. To the east, the Fort Hamlin Hills rise above the surrounding basin, providing a distinct topographic boundary. This map is particularly useful for understanding the scale of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and its accompanying service road as they navigate the vast unpopulated stretches of the subarctic north.