2024 Map of Big Delta D-2 SE

About this map

The Mertie Mountains dominate the southern portion of this interior Alaskan landscape, providing a high-relief backdrop to the complex drainage systems of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The Salcha River snakes through the central and eastern sections of the quadrangle, serving as the primary hydrologic artery for numerous smaller tributaries. This 2024 survey documents a territory defined by its watershed patterns, where the north-flowing Dan Creek and the southern Stone Boy Creek carve deep valleys through the upland terrain. The lack of mapped roads or settlements emphasizes the remote nature of this wilderness area, which is organized primarily by the Public Land Survey System grids, including t1n r16e and t2s r15e. Researchers of Alaskan geography will find a detailed representation of the high-altitude topography and the relationship between the river basins and the surrounding peaks.