2016 Map of Hughes B-4 SW

About this map

The Hogatza River meanders through this interior Alaska landscape, defining a complex network of oxbow lakes and wetlands. The river's winding path dominates the southern portion of the sheet, where it is joined by the Koskafantna Cr. To the north, the terrain transitions into more defined upland drainage systems, including the headwaters and tributaries of Klikhtentotzna Creek. This 2016 survey illustrates the intricate hydrography typical of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where shifting river channels and seasonal water bodies like Birch Cr shape the local topography. The absence of permanent road infrastructure or settlements highlights the isolation of this territory, where movement is dictated by the natural corridors of the river valleys.