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2016 Map of Bettles D-4 NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The confluence of the John River and the Koyukuk River dominates this 2016 survey of the Alaskan interior, showing a landscape defined by shifting waterways and seasonal drainage. The twin settlements of Bettles and Evansville sit on the eastern bank of the Koyukuk, serving as a critical aviation hub for this region. The Bettles Airport is the primary infrastructure here, supported by a modest network of local routes including Airport Road, River Road, and the Vor Lake Access Road.

Beyond the primary settlements, the terrain is marked by dynamic fluvial features like Goose Slough and Horseshoe Lake, an oxbow that indicates the wandering path of the river systems. To the east, the Wild River cuts through the township of t25n r18w, while June Creek feeds into the Koyukuk from the south. The proximity of these two distinct villages at the river bend illustrates the importance of this specific site for regional transportation and logistics.