2018 Map of Coleen D-5 NW

About this map

The Sheenjek River dominates this remote landscape within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, shown here as it appeared in 2018. The river's braided channel system creates a complex network of shifting gravel bars and seasonal waterways, a characteristic of the high-latitude hydrological systems in northern Alaska. While the river itself is the primary navigational corridor, Monument Creek enters from the west, feeding into the wider basin. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, with the eastern half of the map showing the river's broad floodplain while the western portions rise into unnamed ridge systems. This survey documents the untouched natural state of the region, where no roads or permanent human settlements are recorded, emphasizing the wilderness character of the Sheenjek River valley.