1979 Map of Goodnews Bay A-2

About this map

The Togiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly the entire landscape in this 1970s-era study, documenting a wilderness of intricate waterways and prominent landforms. The Kulukak River and Kanik River serve as primary drainage systems for the region, while the interior is punctuated by the significant height of Buchia Ridge. Water dominates the eastern half of the map, centered on the expansive Ualik Lake Elevation 54, which is fed and drained by various tributaries including Tithe Creek and Francis Creek. In the far northeast, the Ongoke River winds through the terrain, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Bristol Bay region. This map reflects the period just after the passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which formally established many of the conservation boundaries shown here, and it remains a vital reference for understanding the undisturbed topography and water networks before modern environmental shifts.