1955 Map of Ambler River A-4

About this map

The Kobuk River meanders across this subarctic landscape in the mid-1950s, creating a complex network of wetlands and oxbow lakes where it meets its northern tributaries. This survey shows the wilderness area before significant modern development, highlighting the confluence of the Ambler River and the Redstone River with the Kobuk. A small cluster of Cabins along the bank provides a rare indication of human habitation in this vast interior region. To the north and east, the terrain rises sharply toward the Jade Mountains and Ingricherk Mountain, which dominate the skyline. The map records the intricate drainage of the tundra, including Kaneorak Creek and Pitkik Lake, documenting the water-bound transport routes used by locals long before any roads or trails were established in this part of Alaska.