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1990 Map of Christian B-3

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Christian B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Christian River meanders through this portion of the Alaska interior, marking a transition from the rugged highlands into the expansive Yukon Flats to the south. Much of the northern terrain is protected within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, featuring prominent peaks such as Blondie and Ben. This survey highlights the region's total reliance on seasonal and aerial transport, centered around the Christian Landing Strip situated along the riverbanks.

A long-distance Winter Trail snakes across the western hills, serving as a vital overland corridor when the ground is frozen. Numerous waterways feed the primary drainage, including Timber Creek and Christian Creek, while isolated bodies of water like Square Lake and Flooded Lake are found in the lower-lying southern reaches. The map documents a landscape defined by its remote hydrologic network and the sparse infrastructure required to navigate the northern wilderness.