2024 Map of Big Delta B-5 SW

About this map

The Tanana River corridor serves as the primary geographical focus for this section of the Interior, where modern infrastructure meets the complex hydrology of the Alaska wilderness. The Richardson Highway cuts across the landscape, paralleling the river and providing critical access to the Harding- Birch Lakes recreational area. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of these major lakes to the surrounding watershed, defined by a network of drainage systems including Banner Creek, Democrat Creek, and Junction Creek. The terrain is marked by significant topographical variation, notably at the Canyon near the river’s edge. By tracing the paths of Buckeye Creek and Tenderfoot Creek, researchers can observe the interface between protected state lands and the borough boundaries that divide this transition zone between Fairbanks and Delta Junction.