2016 Map of Melozitna D-5 NW

About this map

The Koyukuk River dominates this interior Alaska landscape, winding in broad, rhythmic meanders that define the local geography. These massive oxbows and river bends reveal a dynamic hydrological environment where the water constantly reshapes the surrounding terrain. Near the northern edge of the sheet, the Hogatza River flows into this drainage system, contributing to the complex network of wetlands and seasonal channels. A singular topographic landmark, Winthrop Point, rises above the river valley in the northwest, offering a rare point of elevation in a region otherwise characterized by shifting alluvial plains. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t7n r16e and t6n r17e, illustrating how this remote territory is partitioned for administrative and land-use purposes.