2017 Map of Solomon D-4 NW

About this map

The Niukluk River serves as the central drainage for this section of the Seward Peninsula, winding through a landscape defined by its numerous gold-rush era creek names. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the remote hydrologic network within the Nome Census Area, where drainage patterns often hint at the region's prospecting history. Prominent tributaries such as Goldbottom Cr, Sweetcake Cr, and Sunnyside Cr feed into the primary river system, reflecting the optimism of miners who once explored these remote valleys. The map clearly delineates the township and range lines, including t6s r26w and t7s r25w, providing essential geographic context for land claims and historical research in this wilderness. Other notable watercourses like Bennett Cr and Richter Cr further define the intricate topography of the Solomon D-4 NW quadrangle.