2019 Map of Lime Hills B-6 NW

About this map

Swift River flows across the northern reaches of this Bethel Census Area landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably the prominent ridge system that occupies the northwest corner of the quadrangle. This area, spanning portions of t16n r33w and t16n r32w, shows the intersection of high alpine contours and the braided river valleys characteristic of the interior Alaskan wilderness. The absence of roads or permanent structures reflects the remote character of this region during the early twenty-first century, serving as a baseline for environmental and hydrological study. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns where smaller unnamed tributaries descend from the high ground into the wider basin of the Swift River.