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2016 Map of Big Delta C-3 NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Big Delta C-3 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Salcha River dominates the southern reaches of this interior landscape, weaving through a network of drainage basins that define the Fairbanks North Star Borough's wilderness. Several significant tributaries converge here, including Stone Boys Tent Cr and Lower Boulder Cr, which feed the main river from the north and east. The terrain is structured by a series of prominent creeks that have carved distinct valleys across the township lines, notably Big Granite Cr and Little Granite Cr.

Remote and primarily accessible via water or trail, the area reflects the undeveloped character of the Alaska interior in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and elevation of the northern region near Maiden Cr, illustrating the complex watershed system that supports the larger Salcha drainage. These named watercourses serve as the primary landmarks for navigation and land management in this roadless portion of the state.