2018 Map of Circle B-3 NW

About this map

Eagle Summit stands as a prominent high point in this high-altitude landscape of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, anchoring a complex drainage system where the headwaters of numerous creeks diverge. The map reveals a distinctive radiating pattern of watercourses, including the Mastodon Fork and Miller Fork, which carve deep valleys through the upland terrain. This area is defined by its mining-era nomenclature, with names like Caribou Gulch, Bonanza Cr, and Gold Dust Cr suggesting the historical search for minerals in these remote Alaskan reaches. Mastodon Dome provides another significant landmark, overlooking the steep descents into Forty-two Gulch and the surrounding tributaries. The terrain's character is shaped by these sharp elevations and the precise network of creeks that define the landscape's structure.