2019 Map of McGrath D-5 NE

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Kuskokwim River dominates the northern reaches of this interior landscape, weaving a complex network of active channels and seasonal sloughs through the low-lying terrain. The river's movement over time is etched into the earth, visible in the intricate pattern of oxbow lakes and wetlands that stretch south toward Blackwater Cr. This 2019 survey documents the subtle transitions of the Gnejilina Creek confluence, illustrating a watershed where water and land are in constant, slow-motion negotiation. The absence of roads or permanent structures on this sheet underscores the preservation of a traditional Alaskan riverine environment, where the shifting hydrology remains the primary architect of the geography.