2017 Map of Russian Mission C-4 SW

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Upper Kalskag and Lower Kalskag sit along the winding banks of the Kuskokwim River, serving as the primary human outposts in this landscape of water and tundra. This 2017 survey shows the infrastructure connecting these communities, including Kalskag Road and Airport Road, which leads to the Kalskag Airport. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, from the large expanse of Arhymot Lake and Kukaklik Lake to the meandering paths of Mud Creek and Crooked Cr. The presence of Quarry Road suggests local resource extraction, while the transition between the river lowlands and the higher elevations to the east is documented through clear contouring. Researchers can trace the relationship between these riverine settlements and the surrounding Portage Lakes, reflecting the remote logistics of the Bethel Census Area.