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2018 Map of Fort Yukon C-4 NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fort Yukon C-4 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Yukon Flats dominate this remote landscape in the late 2010s, defined by a complex network of meandering waterways and seasonal sloughs. The Teedriinjik River winds through the western portion of the quadrangle, while the Christian River carves a path through the central and southern reaches. This environment is characterized by an intricate drainage pattern where features like Cutoff Slough and Crazy Slough illustrate the dynamic nature of the fluvial system.

Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a wilderness largely devoid of permanent human settlements, emphasizing the natural hydrology of the region. Local landmarks are defined by the water, including Buck Yukon Slough and Marten Creek. This 2018 survey provides a snapshot of the subarctic wetlands within the Yukon Flats during a period of modern environmental documentation, preserving the exact courses of these shifting northern rivers for researchers and geographers.