2023 Map of Gulkana C-3 SE

About this map

Chistochina sits at the heart of this Copper River Basin landscape, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and small lakes typical of interior Alaska. The Gakona River meanders along the western edge of the quadrangle, carving a wide alluvial valley that contrasts with the surrounding upland terrain. Further east, Tulsona Creek winds through the lower reaches of the map, illustrating the complex hydrography of the region. The landscape is defined by the Public Land Survey System grids of t10n r1e, t10n r2e, t9n r1e, t9n r2e, t8n r1e, and t8n r2e, which provide a structured overlay to this otherwise untamed wilderness. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the modern state of the terrain, showing how water and topography define the layout of the land near the historic Gulkana region.