2024 Map of Big Delta B-1 SW

About this map

The Mertie Mountains dominate the eastern topography of this interior Alaska wilderness, where steep drainages define the landscape. This 2024 survey tracks the intricate hydrography of the West Fork South Fork Goodpaster River as it winds through deep valleys in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The northern reaches are shaped by a network of north-flowing tributaries including Antimony Creek, Johnson Creek, and King Creek. Further west, the drainage of Central Creek cuts through several township ranges, illustrating the systematic Public Land Survey System divisions in this undeveloped region. The map reveals a land defined almost entirely by its watershed patterns, from the heights of the Mertie Mountains to the lower reaches of Tibbs Creek and Serpentine Creek, providing a foundational view of the local geography before any significant human infrastructure or road networks have reached these specific coordinates.