2017 Map of Russian Mission C-5 SE

About this map

The labyrinthine wetlands of the Johnson River delta characterize this portion of the Bethel Census Area, where water and land merge into a complex hydrological network. Significant water bodies such as Kukaklik Lake and the Portage Lakes dominate the northern terrain, connected by unnamed sloughs and seasonal drainages. Further south, the meandering path of Crooked Cr and the flow of Mud Creek illustrate the low-lying, sedimentary nature of the Alaskan tundra. This map provides an essential baseline for understanding the shifting shorelines and drainage patterns of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, a landscape where the lack of roads or permanent settlements emphasizes the dominance of the natural environment and the importance of traditional river corridors for navigation.