2017 Map of Solomon C-6 SW

About this map

The Seward Peninsula landscape is defined by the braided and meandering courses of the Eldorado River and Flambeau River as they flow south toward the Bering Sea. In this subarctic coastal environment, the terrain is a complex network of wetlands and small kettle lakes, including Fox Lake, that terminate at the saltwater margin of Safety Sound. The transition from the inland hills, drained by Beaver Cr and Volunteer Cr, to the low-lying coastal plains reveals a dynamic hydrological system where river channels shift over time across the permafrost-influenced soil. The map provides a clear look at the intricate drainage patterns of the Nome Census Area, showing the intersection of freshwater river systems and the coastal lagoon environment before they meet the open sea.