The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is a region in Western Alaska located hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system, is approximately the size of the state of Oregon, and contains dozens of small, scattered villages.
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geographic
Describes the geographic scale and isolation of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.
In many tundra villages in Western Alaska, elevated wooden 'boardwalks' function as the primary roads and sidewalks.
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infrastructure
Terminology and typical built infrastructure used for pedestrian and local vehicle access in tundra communities.