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2018 Map of Charley River A-3 NE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Charley River A-3 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mertie Mountains dominate the southwestern corner of this landscape within the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. This 2018 survey reveals a drainage network defined by high-elevation divides and numerous tributaries, reflecting the geological character of the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Significant waterways including Fourth of July Cr and Surprise Cr carve through the terrain, while Thirteen Gulch highlights the specific topographic features that have long drawn prospectors and naturalists to this part of the Alaskan interior.

The distribution of named features like Glenn Cr and Dewey Cr suggests a region primarily identified by its hydrography. The absence of traditional townsites or road infrastructure emphasizes the wilderness character of the preserve, where historical naming often follows the paths of early twentieth-century exploration and mineral interest. Researchers can trace the orientation of these drainages to understand the natural corridors that dictated movement through this high country.