2015 Map of Ambler River D-5 NW

About this map

Noatak National Preserve encompasses the entirety of this landscape in the Northwest Arctic Borough, protecting a wilderness defined by the winding course of the Noatak River. This 2015 survey documents the river's complex braided channels and oxbow lakes as it moves through the tundra, demonstrating how the waterway constantly reshapes the valley floor. The map provides a precise record of the river's path through townships t30n r2e, t30n r3e, t29n r2e, and t29n r3e, offering a detailed view of the hydrography within the preserve's boundaries before any modern shifts in the channel. The absence of roads or permanent settlements emphasizes the protected status of this arctic environment.