2020 Map of Nunivak Island A-6 SE

About this map

Kiyakyaliksamut River meanders across the southern and eastern reaches of this Bering Sea island landscape, defining a terrain shaped by tundra wetlands and volcanic rises. Two prominent topographic landmarks, Jiskooksnuk Hill and Kimiksthek Hill, dominate the northern half of the quadrangle, serving as essential reference points in an area largely devoid of permanent human settlements or infrastructure. The map illustrates the island’s characteristic drainage patterns, where small lakes and ponds collect in the low-lying areas between these higher elevations. This data represents the island's geography as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey using imagery from 2009 and hydrography updated through 2018, providing a precise record of the landforms and waterways within the Bethel Census Area before any further natural shifts in the subarctic environment.