2016 Map of Melozitna D-3 NW

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this interior Alaska landscape, weaving a complex network of braids and bypasses through the Melozitna region. The hydrology of the area is defined by the heavy silt and seasonal shifts of the river, which has carved out features like Mathews Slough and the prominent Rock Island Point. This 2016 survey illustrates the dynamic nature of the river valley, where the main channel is fed by tributaries including the Batza River, Pocahontas Creek, and the Indian River. While the lowlands are a maze of wetlands and seasonal watercourses, the surrounding topography rises sharply into the uplands of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, providing a clear view of the boundary between the active floodplain and the interior highlands.