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2016 Map of Kateel River D-1 NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Kateel River D-1 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this landscape in the Yukon-Koyukuk region, exhibiting an intricate network of meanders and braided channels. The hydrologic complexity of the area is further defined by various seasonal watercourses and side channels, including the winding Nagowik Slough and Cutoff Slough. These waterways illustrate the shifting nature of the Alaskan interior's river systems as they carve through the alluvial plains.

Landforms like Treat Island emerge from the shifting currents, providing a sense of scale to the massive river bends. To the east, Messy Slough marks the edge of the active floodplain. This map provides an essential baseline for understanding the riparian environment of the Kateel River D-1 NE region, showcasing the raw topography of a wilderness area where the movement of water is the primary architect of the land.