2015 Map of Baird Mountains A-2 SE

About this map

Kobuk Valley National Park encompasses a significant portion of this Arctic landscape, where the meandering Kobuk River dominates the northern terrain. The river’s winding course creates a complex network of oxbows and wetlands, joined by the Kallarichuk River as it flows from the northwest. To the south, the topography shifts toward the foothills, drained by smaller waterways including Elaroniluk Cr and Tetilesook Cr. This 2015 survey provides a clear view of the wilderness character of the region, emphasizing the natural hydrography that has dictated movement and seasonal land use in the Northwest Arctic for generations. The map's detail allows for the study of drainage patterns across the survey boundaries of t20n r5w and t19n r4w, illustrating the transition from riverine lowlands to rising interior slopes.