2017 Map of Goodnews Bay C-6 NW

About this map

Island Butte stands as a prominent topographical feature in this remote expanse of the Bethel Census Area, rising above the surrounding wetland systems. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by its hydrology, where Bessie Cr and Kilokutak Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the drainage patterns that characterize this part of southwestern Alaska. The map highlights the intersection of several townships, including t5s r70w, t5s r69w, t6s r70w, and t6s r69w, providing a precise grid for modern land management. While the area is devoid of major settlements, the interplay between the drainage of these creeks and the elevation changes near Island Butte offers critical insight for those studying the subsistence patterns and environmental baseline of the Goodnews Bay region.