1983 Map of Arctic B-4

About this map

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge dominates this 1983 landscape within the North Slope Borough, showcasing an expanse of subarctic wilderness before modern environmental shifts. The terrain is defined by the braided path of the Junjik River, which winds through the central valley, flanked by significant peaks including Little Njoo Mountain to the north and Misty Mountain at the southern edge. This provisional survey, based on 1972 aerial photography, captures a region entirely devoid of established roads or permanent settlements. The intricate contour lines reveal a complex network of high-elevation ridges and drainage basins, such as Spring Creek, illustrating the natural hydrological patterns of the eastern Brooks Range foothills during the late twentieth century.