2019 Map of Medfra C-4 SW

About this map

The Sunshine Mountains dominate the southern portion of this landscape within the Medfra C-4 SW quadrangle. This interior Alaskan terrain is defined by a series of parallel drainage systems, including Clearwater Cr, Fire Cr, and Meadow Cr, which flow northward from the higher elevations of the mountains. The map illustrates a remote wilderness character where topography is the primary feature, unmarred by roads or permanent settlements. The transition from the high relief of the Sunshine Mountains to the lower creek valleys highlights the natural watershed patterns of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. Researchers can trace the complex contouring of the slopes as they descend into the braided headwaters of the northern-flowing streams, reflecting a landscape shaped entirely by geological and hydrological processes.