2017 Map of Russian Mission D-7 NE

About this map

The Yukon River cuts through the southeastern corner of this region, serving as the primary drainage for the surrounding terrain. Much of the landscape is dominated by the Ilivit Mountains, where elevations rise sharply from the river valley. The hydrology is defined by the winding course of Kako Cr, which snakes through the central valleys before reaching the lowlands. This area in the Kusilvak Census Area is notably remote, with Kako Airport providing a critical connection point in a territory otherwise devoid of road infrastructure. The map documents the vast wilderness of western Alaska, illustrating the intersection of high peaks and the river systems that have historically dictated movement and settlement patterns in the bush.