2019 Map of Russian Mission B-3 SE

About this map

Whitefish Lake dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape in the Bethel Census Area, serving as a primary hydrological feature in an area defined by extensive wetlands and complex drainage patterns. The terrain transitions from the low-lying aquatic margins of the lake into a more elevated southern interior, where the waters of Ophir Cr flow through the southwestern reaches. The presence of these named water bodies amidst a dense network of unnamed ponds and marshes highlights the specific landmarks used for navigation and resource identification in this part of Alaska. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the township and range divisions, such as t14n r59w, which overlay a territory largely shaped by the natural movement of water and glacial contours rather than permanent infrastructure or roads.