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2016 Map of Big Delta D-5 SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Big Delta D-5 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The S Fork Chena River winds through the southwestern corner of this Fairbanks North Star Borough terrain, marking a low point in a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage basins. This interior Alaskan wilderness is segmented by several prominent watercourses including Beaver Cr, which flows westward across the southern township lines. To the north, the land rises into higher elevations where headwaters such as Mastodon Cr and Nugget Cr begin their descent.

The map reveals a landscape primarily organized by its hydrography, with significant drainages like Marten Cr cutting across the central sections. These named creeks, including Stuart Cr, Emory Cr, and Pine Cr, indicate the natural corridors through which the region's seasonal runoff and snowmelt navigate the high country. The lack of cultural landmarks or road infrastructure highlights the remote, undeveloped nature of the Big Delta region during this 2016 survey.