2016 Map of Bettles C-4 SE

About this map

Kanuti Flats dominates this portion of the Alaskan interior, revealing a complex aquatic landscape where the South Fork Koyukuk River meanders through a vast wetland ecosystem. This 2016 survey documents the intricate hydrologic patterns of the region, including the broad Minnkokut Lake and the smaller Fish Cr to the northeast. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where the terrain is defined by low-lying basins and an expansive network of nameless ponds and marshes. The map provides a high-resolution look at the shifting channels and oxbow lakes created by the river's path, serving as a baseline for understanding the environmental geography of the Koyukuk watershed.