2016 Map of Kateel River C-1 SE

About this map

Dulbi Slough meanders extensively through this northern Alaskan landscape, creating a complex network of oxbows and riparian curves in the Yukon-Koyukuk region. The terrain is defined by its water-saturated lowlands, where Netholzende Lake sits among numerous unnamed ponds and wetlands. This 2016 survey illustrates the dynamic nature of arctic river systems, where the shifting path of the slough continuously reshapes the land. The mapping provided by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a territory almost entirely devoid of human infrastructure, focusing instead on the intricate hydrography and township boundaries that divide this remote interior wilderness. The concentration of wetlands throughout the quadrangle highlights the seasonal transformations and the hydrological importance of this drainage basin to the broader ecosystem.