2018 Map of Big Delta D-1 SW

About this map

The Mertie Mountains dominate the high-elevation landscape of this Interior Alaska region, defining the headwaters of several significant drainages. The Salcha River cuts through the northwest corner of the quadrangle, serving as the primary waterway for a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams. Water movement is the central theme of this terrain, with the Serpentine Cr and Paldo Cr winding through deeply incised valleys before joining larger systems. Further south, Stone Boy Cr and Lost Cr trace their paths through the unpopulated wilderness. This 2018 survey illustrates the raw topography of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, where the absence of roads or permanent structures underscores the isolation of the Alaskan interior and the dominance of natural geographic boundaries.