
Lake Nerka dominates this landscape, where the waters of the Wood River system meet significant mountain ranges in southwest Alaska. To the north, the Wood River Mountains rise sharply from the shoreline, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the Frog Mountains. The map reveals a complex aquatic geography including the protected waters of Ott Bay and several drainage systems such as Sam Cr, Joe Cr, and Ivan Cr. A prominent geographic feature, Elbow Point, juts into the lake, marking a sharp turn in the shoreline. This 2019 survey provides a contemporary view of this uninhabited wilderness, emphasizing the natural topography and hydrologic connections of the region before any significant human development.
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1951 · Dillingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Goodnews
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Dillingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Dillingham B-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Dillingham C-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1979 · Goodnews Bay B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1979 · Goodnews Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Goodnews Bay C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2019 · Dillingham C-8 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2019 · Dillingham C-8 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000