2016 Map of Mount Hayes A-2 SE

About this map

Mankomen Lake anchors the southern reaches of this interior landscape, where the waters of the Middle Fork Chistochina River flow through a complex system of braided channels. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several high-elevation drainages, including Limestone Creek and Canyon Creek, which carve through the high country. The map captures a transition point between the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, illustrating a remote wilderness largely devoid of modern infrastructure. Smaller tributaries like Ptarmigan Cr and Russian John Cr indicate the localized naming conventions of early travelers or hunters in this subarctic region. The intricate contour lines reveal the steep, unpopulated slopes that feed the Chistochina drainage, offering a detailed perspective on the hydrological patterns of the northern Copper River basin.