2019 Map of Lime Hills D-5 NE

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Big River dominates the central corridor of this interior landscape, winding through a glacial valley between high, unnamed peaks. The river’s braided channels and wide gravel bars suggest a dynamic hydrological environment where the watercourse shifts seasonally across the valley floor. To the east, the North Fork Big River joins the main stem, creating a complex network of wetlands and smaller tributaries that drain the surrounding alpine slopes. The lack of named settlements or man-made infrastructure emphasizes the wilderness character of the Bethel Census Area during this period, with the topography defined primarily by the steep contours of the surrounding mountains and the persistent flow of these glacial waters. Researchers can observe the natural drainage patterns and land divisions established by the t21n r29w and t22n r29w townships as they intersect this river system.