2015 Map of Baird Mountains A-4 SW

About this map

Kiana Hills dominates the southeastern quadrant of this terrain study, where the elevation rises steeply from the river valleys. The northern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Squirrel River, which meanders across a broad, low-lying floodplain. This arctic landscape showcases a transition from the complex, braided hydrology of the Kagboo Cr drainage to the high ridges of the inland hills. The absence of roads or permanent settlements within these townships emphasizes the isolation of this region within the Northwest Arctic Borough. The intricate contour lines provided by the U.S. Geological Survey detail the sharp contrast between the saturated river bottoms and the high, dry ground of the uplands during the mid-2010s.