2017 Map of Saint Michael A-1 SE

About this map

The Nulato Hills dominate this portion of the Alaskan interior, providing the dramatic relief that defines the divide between major drainage basins. This 2017 survey captures the wilderness along the boundary of the Nome Census Area and Kusilvak Census Area, where the landscape is carved by the winding paths of the Andreafsky River and the Kigok River. These waterways serve as the primary geographical markers in a territory devoid of permanent settlements or roads, illustrating the characteristic isolation of the subarctic tundra and mountain systems. The topographic detail highlights the intricate drainage patterns and ridge lines that have influenced indigenous travel and seasonal movement through this remote northern region for generations.