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2017 Map of Solomon D-4 SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Niukluk River and Fish River dominate the drainage patterns of this portion of the Seward Peninsula, where seasonal waterways and tributaries carve through the upland terrain. The primary human corridor through this landscape is Council Road, which skirts the western edge of the quadrangle, providing a vital connection in a region otherwise defined by its hydrological network. The map reveals an intricate system of creeks, including Mystery Cr, Dry Mystery Cr, and Muchie Cr, which feed into the larger river systems.

Fluvial activity is the defining characteristic here, with the Bear River and Fox River winding through the central and northern sections. The convergence of these waters toward the Fish River in the southeast corner illustrates the natural drainage of the interior peninsula. For those studying the geography of the Nome Census Area, the map provides precise locations for remote water bodies like Sutro Cr and Morris Cr, which are essential for understanding the historical travel and subsistence routes of the region.