2017 Map of Candle A-6 NE

About this map

The Koyuk River dominates the central terrain of this Nome Census Area quadrant, its meandering path carving through a landscape defined by complex hydrology. In this remote Alaskan environment, the river system exhibits classic oxbow formations and numerous smaller water bodies, reflecting a dynamic flood plain. The southern portion of the sheet is drained by Salmon Creek, while the higher elevations are marked by the townships of t3s r15w and t3s r14w in the north, transitioning to t4s r15w and t4s r14w in the south. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a wilderness area devoid of modern infrastructure, showing the natural drainage patterns of the Seward Peninsula before significant human footprint or road development reached these specific sections.