2017 Map of Norton Bay D-3 NW

About this map

Ungalik River flows through the southeastern corner of this Alaskan landscape, part of the broader drainage system that characterizes the Nome Census Area. The terrain is defined by the high, ridged interior of the Norton Bay region, where significant elevation changes are documented through intricate contour mapping. To the northwest, the headwaters of Big Bear Cr emerge from the steep slopes of the coastal ranges. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an overview of the land as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing a remote wilderness largely devoid of modern road infrastructure or permanent settlements. The map highlights the intersection of several townships, including t6s r9w, t6s r8w, t7s r9w, and t7s r8w, illustrating the geometric grid overlaying the natural topography of the Seward Peninsula's eastern reaches.