2019 Map of Lime Hills A-4 SW

About this map

The Stony River meanders across this wilderness landscape in the Bethel Census Area, where glacial-fed waterways define the shifting terrain. This interior region is characterized by the confluence of major river systems, including the Telaquana River and the winding Tunkaleshna Cr, which carve through a mosaic of wetlands and alluvial flats. A significant portion of the southeast corner is protected within the Lake Clark National Preserve, highlighting the region's importance as an undisturbed ecosystem. The lack of infrastructure and named settlements on this 2019 survey reflects the remote character of the Alaska Range foothills, where the land remains managed primarily by federal agencies like the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Land Management. Researchers can study the intricate drainage patterns and hydrological shifts that occur between the higher elevations and the broad river valleys.