2016 Map of Ambler River C-2 SW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Noatak National Preserve meet in this remote northern Alaskan landscape, where the boundary between these two massive federal protected areas is clearly delineated. The terrain is defined by the headwaters and drainage patterns of the Ambler River, which meanders through the southern and eastern portions of the quadrangle. In the northwestern corner, the Imelyak River flows through high-altitude topography, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the region's larger river systems. This 2016 survey captures a vast wilderness area devoid of roads or settlements, highlighting the transition between the Noatak and Ambler drainage basins within the protected wilderness of the Arctic.