2020 Map of Hooper Bay A-1 SE

About this map

Naskonat Peninsula anchors the southern reaches of this landscape, where the coastal wetlands of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta meet the Bering Sea. This 2020 survey documents the intricate, water-dominant environment of the Kusilvak Census Area, defined by the slow-moving Anerkochik River as it winds northward through a network of ponds and saturated tundra. Further south, the Azun River cuts a path across the peninsula, illustrating the dynamic hydrology that shapes this remote portion of western Alaska. The lack of built infrastructure reflects the preservation of traditional land use patterns, providing a clear view of the natural drainage systems and seasonal waterways that are vital to the region's geography.