2017 Map of Kenai D-1 SW

About this map

The Swanson River winds through this section of the northern Kenai Peninsula, carving a path through a landscape defined by an intricate network of interconnected freshwater bodies. This 2017 survey details a remote wetland environment where large lakes like King Lake and Barbara Lake dominate the terrain. The hydrology of the region is further characterized by numerous smaller, distinct basins such as Shoepac Lake, Sportfish Lake, and Crooked Lake, reflecting the post-glacial geography of the borough. Settlement is virtually non-existent here, with the map serving as a primary record of the natural topography and the township and range boundaries of t9n r6w, t9n r5w, t8n r6w, and t8n r5w. This area represents a preserved wilderness where the drainage patterns of Grouse Lake and Moose Lake provide critical habitat and a snapshot of the Alaskan interior's untouched aquatic systems.