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1983 Map of Arctic B-2

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Arctic B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the vast majority of this 1980s landscape, illustrating the remote and untouched character of the North Slope Borough during this era. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and drainage systems, most notably the East Fork Chandalar River winding through the western portion of the quadrangle. This provisional survey captures a snapshot of the region's geography before more modern mapping techniques were applied, emphasizing the isolated nature of the Brooks Range foothills.

Prominent landmarks such as Salmon Mountain and Tetsyeh Mountain provide topographic anchors among a network of alpine lakes. Smaller bodies of water like Vettatrin Lake, Tetsyeh Lake, and Spoon Fish Lake dot the landscape, often serving as the only named features in an area devoid of roads or permanent settlements. The Koness River flows through the eastern section, further defining the complex watershed of this protected wilderness.