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2019 Map of Ugashik C-4 SE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ugashik C-4 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ugashik River winds through this expanse of the Alaska Peninsula, a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and tundra ponds. Near the center of this 2019 survey, the settlement of Ugashik sits along the river's path, serving as a focal point for navigation and remote living in the Lake and Peninsula Borough. The river acts as a vital artery, connecting the interior waters to the coastal systems of the region.

To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the waters of Lower Ugashik Lake, while the north is marked by the drainage of Andrew Cr. This map illustrates the complex hydrography of the area, detailing how the river systems interact with the countless small lakes and marshy ground that dominate this part of Alaska. The absence of roads highlights the importance of the Ugashik River for transport and subsistence in this environment.