1970 Map of Bettles C-1

About this map

Kanuti River flows across the southeastern corner of this Interior Alaska landscape, documented in 1970 using aerial photography. The terrain is defined by significant elevations, including the high ground at Bonanza and Fish, which separate several key drainage systems. Bonanza Creek and Fish Creek carve through the northern and central portions of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex hydrography of the region before modern development. This survey serves as a record of an untouched subarctic wilderness, where the absence of roads or trails highlights the reliance on natural waterways and topographical landmarks for navigation and land management by the Bureau of Land Management.