2014 Map of Kotzebue A-4 SW

About this map

The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, protecting a remote coastal stretch along Kotzebue Sound. This 2014 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the Seward Peninsula's northern coast, where the meandering Goodhope River flows toward its outlet at Goodhope Bay. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of thermokarst lakes and small drainages, including Eagle Cr and Pot Cr, which indicate a permafrost-influenced environment. These features highlight the intersection of arctic wetland ecology and protected federal lands in the Northwest Arctic Borough. The lack of roads or permanent structures reflects the region's character as a preserved wilderness area, accessible primarily by water or air, maintaining the same geographic profile it has held for generations.