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2017 Map of Solomon D-4 NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Solomon D-4 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Council serves as the focal point of this 2017 survey, situated near the confluence where several creek systems meet the Niukluk River. The settlement's connection to the wider region is maintained via Airport Road and the Council Airport. The surrounding topography is defined by the high elevations of Mt Mordaunt and King Mtn, which overlook a network of drainages including California Cr, Melsing Cr, and Ophir Cr.

A notable geographic detail is the presence of Ophir Gulch, a feature that speaks to the land's history of mineral exploration and prospecting. The drainage patterns in this part of the Nome Census Area are intricate, with smaller flows like Dry Mystery Cr and Snowball Cr carving through the terrain. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 21st century, showing Council Road providing the primary overland access to this interior location.