2014 Map of Solomon C-2 SW

About this map

Golovnin Bay defines the southwestern edge of this coastal landscape near Nome, where the tidal waters meet the Seward Peninsula. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a series of drainage systems, most notably Cheenik Cr in the northwest and the winding paths of McKinley Cr and Bryan Cr which dominate the central and eastern sections. These waterways are critical landmarks in a region defined more by its natural hydrology than by human settlement, showing the drainage patterns as they existed in the early 21st century. Further south, the map documents the mouth of Portage Cr as it approaches the bay. This U.S. Geological Survey record provides an essential baseline for understanding the coastal geography and hydraulic flow of this specific Alaskan quadrangle.