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2018 Map of Eagle D-1 SE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Eagle D-1 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Eagle sits along the southern bank of the Yukon River within the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, serving as a critical point of access to this subarctic interior region. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of Eagle Bluff and the rising slopes of the Mertie Mountains to the northwest. This topography dictates the local infrastructure, with Mission Road and Campground Road connecting the riverfront settlement to its surrounding environment.

Hydrological features dominate the area, with numerous tributaries such as Mission Cr, American Cr, and Boulder Cr feeding into the main channel of the Yukon. The presence of the Eagle Airport near the river indicates the town's role as a transportation hub for aviation in a landscape where roads are limited. The grid of Chamberlin Street, 1st Avenue, and 3rd Avenue reveals the compact layout of the community as it appeared in the early 21st century.