2018 Map of Fort Yukon B-2 NW

About this map

The Yukon River carves through a vast, intricate network of wetlands and shifting channels within the Yukon Flats of interior Alaska. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape dominated by aquatic complexity, where the main river artery is fed by meandering tributaries like Squirrel Cr and the Sucker River. The terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and braided streams, typical of the low-lying basin where the river system slows and spreads. These features illustrate the dynamic nature of the subarctic floodplain, where seasonal water levels and ice action constantly reshape the banks. While modern in its mapping standards, the sheet preserves the traditional names and hydrologic patterns of a region where the water itself defines the boundaries of travel and settlement.