2017 Map of Nome D-1 NE

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Seward Peninsula interior terrain defines this 2017 survey, where the Grand Central River and its numerous tributaries carve through the high elevations of the Kigluaik Mountains foothills. The Salmon Lake basin serves as a primary geographic anchor in the southeast, supported by the Salmon Lake Airport which provides critical bush access to this road-limited region. The Kougarok Road/Nome-Taylor Highway cuts a lone path across the landscape, following the river valley as it skirts the base of Copper Mtn. This corridor represents a vital link between the coast and the interior mining districts, evidenced by water bodies like Gold Run and Nugget Cr that carry names from the region's prospecting legacy. The drainage network is dense, featuring the N Fork Grand Central River and more obscure runs like Morning Call Cr and Tumit Cr.