2018 Map of Big Delta B-2 NW

About this map

The Goodpaster River winds through the interior Alaskan wilderness of the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, creating a complex drainage network with tributaries like Indian Cr and Central Cr. This 2018 survey captures the region's intersection of natural waterways and industrial infrastructure, most notably the Pogo Mine Airstrip located in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with the river valleys providing the primary navigable corridors through an otherwise inaccessible landscape. The lack of traditional roads underscores the importance of aviation and water routes for regional access, while the presence of the airstrip highlights the specific footprint of the mining industry within the t5s r14e and t5s r15e townships.