2019 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3 NE

About this map

The Snake River winds extensively through this coastal region, carving a serpentine path through the low-lying wetlands before emptying into Nushagak Bay in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2019 survey documents a landscape dominated by complex hydrography and intricate drainage patterns, where the tidal influence of the bay meets the inland flow of the Snake River. The Weary River joins from the west, creating a significant confluence that defines the central geography of the area. The map illustrates a wilderness characterized by its lack of established roads or permanent settlements, showcasing the raw ecological state of the Dillingham Census Area. For researchers of Alaskan geography, this sheet provides a high-resolution look at the shifting channels and sandbars that characterize these active river systems at the edge of the Bristol Bay region.