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2023 Map of Dillingham A-7 SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Dillingham A-7 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Dillingham serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape where the Wood River meets the Bristol Bay region. The settlement pattern follows a network of local roads like Kanakanak Road and Waskey Road, connecting the town center to aviation infrastructure at the Dillingham Airport and civil services at the Dillingham Courthouse. The terrain is characterized by complex hydrography, including Squaw Creek and Algau Creek, which drain into the surrounding coastal waters near landmarks such as Snag Point and Bradford Point.

Conservation boundaries dominate the southern and western reaches, with the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge and the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge protecting the sensitive wetlands and islands like Grassy Island. The small settlement of Nelsonville sits along the shoreline, illustrating the region's reliance on coastal access and the intersection of traditional land use with modern protected wilderness areas.