1972 Map of Arctic A-2

About this map

Old John Lake dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Alaskan wilderness, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and isolated peaks. This 1972 survey, published later to include boundaries for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, documents a transition between the northern heights of Titus Mountain and the water-heavy lowlands where Vanticlese Creek and Tritt Creek drain toward the interior. The presence of a solitary Cabin near the lake's western shore suggests the minimal human footprint of the era, likely used by trappers or researchers.