2021 Map of Big Delta D-5 NW

About this map

The Chena River winds through this interior Alaskan wilderness, serving as the central geographic feature of the Big Delta region. Modern transit is represented by Chena Hot Springs Road, which provides primary access to the area, while a series of traditional routes like the Chena Hot Springs Winter Trl and Stiles Creek Trl crisscross the landscape. These trails suggest a history of seasonal movement and resource access in a region defined by its waterway network. Several smaller tributaries, including Mastadon Cr, Stiles Cr, and Rock Cr, drain the surrounding uplands into the Chena valley. This map is particularly valuable for understanding the modern footprint of the Fairbanks North Star Borough's outlying recreation and wilderness areas, where historic winter trails intersect with contemporary road infrastructure.