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2016 Map of Bettles A-4 SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bettles A-4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kanuti Kilolitna River meanders through this interior Alaska landscape, defining a complex network of wetlands and small ponds. This 2016 survey highlights a remote environment where the river's path is the primary geographical feature, winding through the townships of T15n R21w, T15n R20w, T14n R21w, and T14n R20w. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and numerous unnamed water bodies that fill the low-lying basins between the ridges.

The absence of human-made infrastructure or named settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. Researchers can observe the natural hydrology and drainage patterns of the Kanuti Kilolitna River as it traverses the western portion of the quadrangle. The map provides a detailed view of the untouched topography, focusing on the intricate relationship between the river system and the surrounding subarctic terrain.