2017 Map of Bettles B-1 NW

About this map

The Kanuti River meanders through this interior Alaska landscape, forming the primary geographic artery for this portion of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. Characterized by extensive wetlands and complex hydrography, the terrain is dotted with seasonal water bodies and marshes typical of the region's river basins. Olsons Lake sits as a prominent landmark in the southwestern quadrant, surrounded by the undulating contours of the northern wilderness. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey utilizes high-resolution data to document the shifting course of the river and the intricate network of surrounding wetlands. The lack of named settlements or roads emphasizes the isolation of this environment, where the landscape remains defined by natural drainage patterns and the boundaries of the Public Land Survey System.