2016 Map of Bettles A-5 NE

About this map

Kanuti Flats dominates this portion of the Alaskan interior, revealing a complex aquatic landscape where the Kanuti River and Kanuti Kilolitna River wind through a dense network of oxbows and marshlands. This 2016 survey illustrates a classic permafrost-driven drainage pattern, where water bodies constantly shift across a low-lying basin. The confluence of these major waterways with smaller tributaries like Nolitna Cr and Kodosin Nolitna Cr creates a labyrinthine system of sloughs and ponds typical of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. Without roads or permanent structures shown on this sheet, the map serves as a primary record of the hydrography and natural boundaries within the Arctic Circle. This document is essential for understanding the seasonal water movements and untouched wilderness character of the region as it existed in the early twenty-first century.