2016 Map of Hughes B-4 NE

About this map

Hogatza River meanders across the southern reaches of this interior landscape, defining the low-lying drainage patterns of the region. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small ponds, particularly concentrated in the western sections where Klakhtetozna Creek flows south. These waterways suggest a seasonal pulse of the landscape, as the slow-moving river and its tributaries, including Gukhzna Creek, carve through the sediment of the valley floor. In the eastern portion of the map, the elevation rises sharply into a series of ridges and peaks, providing a stark topographical contrast to the saturated flats. This 2016 survey documents the untouched natural hydrology of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where the lack of roads and settlements emphasizes the primacy of the river systems as the core features of the geography.