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2017 Map of Nome D-3 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nome D-3 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Tisuk River winds through this coastal Seward Peninsula landscape toward its outlet at Norton Sound. This 2017 survey reveals an intricate drainage system defined by family-named and prospect-style waterways that reflect the region's enduring relationship with placer mining and coastal hydrology. Notable tributaries include Upper Quartz Cr and Dome Cr, while the western reaches are marked by the presence of Last Chance Cr and Just Chance Cr.

Unlike many more developed coastal regions, the terrain here is defined by its natural watercourses and the Public Land Survey System grid. Small drainages such as Cora Cr, Agne Cr, and Nolan Cr feed into the primary river systems, illustrating the complex watershed that flows from the interior hills toward the Bering Sea. The absence of road infrastructure emphasizes the isolation of this corner of the Nome Census Area during the early 21st century.