2019 Map of Goodnews Bay D-1 NE

About this map

Lake Chauekuktuli dominates the northern reaches of this Alaskan landscape, part of a complex freshwater system in the Dillingham Census Area. The terrain is defined by the significant intersection of water and high ground, where the Portage Arm of Nuyakuk Lake reaches westward toward the Red Hills. This 2019 survey documents the intricate shoreline of the Wood-Tikchik area, including the sheltered waters of Shadow Bay and Mirror Bay. The map provides a precise record of the elevation and hydrology in this unpopulated wilderness, illustrating the narrow land bridges and steep contours that separate these vast glacial lakes. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the pristine nature of the region as it remained in the early 21st century, documented by the U.S. Geological Survey through modern satellite imagery and topographic data.