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2018 Map of Kenai D-5 NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Kenai D-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The McArthur River dominates this coastal landscape on the Kenai Peninsula, where it meanders through the expansive McArthur Flats. This area is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Chakachatna River and numerous tidal channels like Cottonwood Slough and Seal Slough. These features reveal a dynamic environment where freshwater rivers meet the tidal influence of the Cook Inlet region.

Rising to the west, the Kustatan Ridge provides a distinct change in elevation from the low-lying wetlands. At the base of these slopes lies Bunitlana Lake, a prominent water body situated at the edge of the ridge's foothills. The map illustrates a wilderness characterized by its hydrology, showing the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough over time.