2016 Map of Wiseman A-4 NW

About this map

The John River snakes through the center of this Interior Alaska landscape, creating a wide floodplain of oxbow lakes and braided channels. This 2016 survey captures the remote wilderness where the river valley is hemmed in by prominent peaks like Threetime Mtn to the north and Button Mtn to the southeast. The drainage network is complex, fed by tributaries including Missouri Cr and Timber Cr, which carve through the high ground. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the pristine character of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, where the primary landmarks are the massive topographic rises and the shifting course of the glacial-fed river system. This map is a primary resource for understanding the hydrology of the Brooks Range foothills, showing how Suckik Cr and other small streams feed into the larger river basin.