2017 Map of Goodnews Bay A-6 NW

About this map

Middle Fork Goodnews River meanders across this northern section of the Bethel Census Area, defining a landscape dominated by extensive wetlands and complex river systems. The waterway’s shifting course is flanked by numerous small lakes and ponds, typical of the subarctic tundra drainage patterns found in this part of southwestern Alaska. Further south, the terrain becomes more defined as the South Fork Goodnews River and its tributary, the S Fork Goodnews River, cut through the region. This 2017 survey illustrates the intricate hydrography of the Goodnews Bay area, where the lack of established roads or permanent settlements highlights the reliance on natural river corridors for navigation and subsistence in the Alaskan wilderness.