2017 Map of Russian Mission D-5 NW

About this map

Yukon River dominates the center of this landscape, carving a wide path through the western Alaska wilderness. The river splits around Pearl Island, a large landmass within the channel, while the northern terrain rises into the Ilivit Mountains. This particular area serves as a jurisdictional boundary point, where the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area meets the Kusilvak Census Area. The intricate network of waterways is further defined by Tuckers Slough, which meanders through the lowlands north of the main river channel. Named geographical landmarks like Peters Point and Para Point provide navigational reference along the riverbanks, marking the shifting edges of this delta-like environment where water and land are constantly in flux.