2014 Map of Norton Bay D-6 SE

About this map

The Kwik River meanders across a vast deltaic landscape as it nears its mouth at the edge of Norton Bay. This 2014 topographic study by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the transition from the low-lying wetlands and countless small tundra ponds of the coastal plain to the rising terrain of Bald Head. The intricate braiding of the river and the presence of Horseshoe Cr highlight the dynamic nature of this shoreline environment where fresh water meets the Bering Sea. To the east, the topography shifts abruptly into the contoured hills of t7s r14w, providing a clear view of the geographic relief that defines the eastern boundary of the bay.