1983 Map of Arctic B-3

About this map

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge dominates this landscape, showing the remote Interior Alaska wilderness as it was documented in the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the Junjik River and the East Fork Chandalar River, which wind through a complex network of glacial valleys and alpine peaks. Significant elevations include Water Creek Mountain in the north and Yasuda Mountain centrally, while the northeastern quadrant is marked by the high slopes of Nichenthraw Mountain. Numerous remote water bodies such as Noah Lake, Tinjik Lake, and Below Tree Lake are scattered across the lower elevations. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and topography before any modern developments, reflecting a region where there are no roads or trails as noted in the road legend of the era.