2013 Map of Tyonek B-4 SW

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Lower Beluga Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Kenai Peninsula region, serving as a significant hydrologic hub where the Beluga River flows through a complex network of wetlands and glacial runoff. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevation of Lone Ridge in the south, which rises above the surrounding river valleys and braided stream systems. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness interface where the Chichantna River and Bishop Cr carve through the land, revealing a natural drainage pattern that dictates the geography of the Kenai Peninsula and Matanuska-Susitna borough boundary. Researchers can trace the winding course of Bishop Lake and smaller tributaries like Scarp Cr, which together form a detailed picture of the Alaskan interior's water-rich topography.