2019 Map of Iditarod D-2 NW

About this map

The Beaver Mountains dominate the southern reach of this interior Alaska landscape, providing the high-elevation headwaters for several drainage systems. Within the high basin of the northwest quadrant, Tolstoi Lake serves as a prominent landmark amidst the surrounding peaks. This subarctic terrain is defined by the radial drainage pattern of small creeks, including Steel Cr flowing north and Brown Cr and Beaver Cr winding through the southern valleys. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the remote, undeveloped character of this region within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The map provides a clear look at the topographic relief of the region, where the interplay of high ridges and narrow creek beds dictates the natural corridors of the Alaskan wilderness.