2019 Map of Iditarod A-5 NW

About this map

The Iditarod River meanders through the northwestern corner of this remote Alaskan interior landscape, a region defined by extensive wetlands and isolated topographic rises. The most prominent relief in the area is Haystack Butte, which stands as a clear landmark in the southeastern quadrant near the headwaters of Glacier Cr. The drainage patterns here are complex, with the Iditarod River fed by various tributaries like Smith Cr and Timber Cr, forming a network of intricate waterways across the Yukon-Koyukuk region. This 2019 survey reflects a landscape largely untouched by permanent settlement or infrastructure, preserving the natural hydrological character of the river basin as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map serves as a vital record for understanding the original drainage paths and unnamed ridges of this interior wilderness.