2015 Map of Ambler River C-5 SW

About this map

Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park meet in this remote landscape within the Northwest Arctic Borough. The transition between these two protected wilderness areas is defined by the high, ridged terrain and the headwaters of Kaluich Cr, which flows through the northern half of the quadrangle. This map documents a boundary where conservation zones intersect, showcasing the topographical detail of the northern interior before these lands were subject to more modern digital mapping standards. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the isolation of this region of Alaska, where the landscape remains largely shaped by natural drainage patterns and steep elevation changes within the national park and preserve systems.