2019 Map of Sleetmute C-5 NW

About this map

The Kuskokwim Mountains dominate this landscape within the Bethel Census Area, where high elevation contours reveal a series of ridges and steep drainage basins. This interior Alaskan terrain is defined by the Oskawalik River, which winds through the southern half of the quadrangle, collecting flow from smaller tributaries. The map details a strictly wild environment, emphasizing the natural hydrography and topography of the region rather than human settlement or infrastructure. In the northern reaches, Downey Cr and Eightmile Cr carve out narrow valleys through the upland terrain. These watercourses are the primary geographical markers in an otherwise uninhabited stretch of the western Alaska interior, providing essential context for understanding the water management and drainage patterns of the Kuskokwim River watershed.