2024 Map of Kenai C-3 NE

About this map

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Kenai Peninsula, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of kettle lakes and wetlands. The Swanson River meanders across the northern terrain, providing a vital waterway through the protected Kenai Wilderness (Dave Spencer Unit). This modern survey illustrates the preservation of a vast muskeg and boreal forest environment, where access is primarily limited to rugged paths like the Drake Skookum Lakes Trl and Silver Lake Trl. Significant water bodies such as South Finger Lake, Hungry Lake, and Dolly Varden Lake are scattered throughout, highlighting the glacial legacy of the region. The map tracks the minimal infrastructure permitted in this wilderness, including the Swanson River Road and Swan Lake Road, which skirt the edges of these protected habitats.