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1966 Map of Ambler River A-4, 1967 Print
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1966 Map of Ambler River A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Ambler sits at the confluence of the Ambler River and the Kobuk River, serving as a focal point for this section of the Northwest Arctic in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Jade Mountains in the northwest and Ingricherk Mountain to the east, contrasting with the complex, meandering braided channels of the river valleys below. Navigation and movement through this subarctic environment are marked by a Winter Trail that cuts through the lowland between Rabbit Creek and the Kobuk, highlighting the seasonal nature of travel in the region. The presence of isolated Cabins and traditional water routes along the Redstone River and Miluet Creek underscores the subsistence and exploration patterns typical of the era, while Pitkik Lake anchors the southeastern corner of this hydrographic network.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain