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2015 Map of Unalakleet D-1 NE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Unalakleet D-1 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this landscape, carving a wide path through the subarctic terrain of the Unalakleet D-1 NE quadrangle. The river’s shifting nature is evident in the complex network of side channels and islands, most notably the large Quail Island and the meandering Leah Slough. These waterways suggest a seasonal pulse where water levels dictate access and land use in this remote portion of the Alaskan interior.

Rising above the riverbanks, the topography is defined by significant elevation changes, with drainage provided by Stink Cr and Leah Creek. Landforms like Wasp Point and the extensive Steamboat Slough offer distinct landmarks for those navigating the river corridor. The map illustrates a wilderness largely shaped by its hydrology, where the primary infrastructure is the natural flow of the Yukon itself.