2017 Map of Russian Mission A-8 NE

About this map

Kvichavak River and the meandering Pikmiktalik River define the intricate hydrology of this landscape in the Bethel Census Area. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of wetlands and small water bodies typical of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. While the map is devoid of permanent settlements or structures, it meticulously documents the complex waterways that serve as the primary navigational routes through the region. This 2017 survey provides a detailed look at the shifting channels and riparian zones of these two major rivers as they wind through public land blocks such as t13n r69w and t12n r71w. The lack of roads or established trails highlights the remote, water-dependent nature of travel and subsistence in this part of Alaska.