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2019 Map of Holy Cross D-2 NE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Holy Cross D-2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Holikachuk stands as a primary point of interest along the banks of the Innoko River, positioned within a complex network of waterways that define the Yukon-Koyukuk interior. This 2019 survey documents the intricate drainage patterns where the river meets the Holikachuk Slough and the winding Shageluk Slough. The landscape is characterized by its high-density hydrology, showing the natural meandering of these channels through the floodplain.

The topographic detail highlights the transition from the low-lying wetlands surrounding Sucker Creek to the more varied elevations in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. These waterways have historically served as vital corridors for transportation and subsistence in the region, and this map provides a precise record of the shoreline and elevation contours at the time of the study. Researchers of Alaska's interior geography will find the specific alignment of these sloughs and river bends essential for understanding the seasonal and long-term changes in the drainage basin.