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1955 Map of Baird Mountains A-5

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Baird Mountains A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Kiana Hills dominate the southern portion of this sub-Arctic landscape, rising toward the prominent Deviation Peak. This high ground separates several drainage systems, with the Squirrel River and its North Fork winding through the northern lowlands. These waterways are characterized by extensive meandering and oxbow formations, indicating a dynamic floodplain environment within the Northwest Arctic region.

The topographic detail, derived from 1955 aerial photography, highlights the remote character of the terrain. The northern drainages contrast with the more linear paths of Amakuk Creek and Nookati Creek as they flow from the steeper slopes. The absence of settlements or established roads underscores the isolation of this corner of Alaska during the mid-20th century, where landforms like the Kiana Hills served as the primary landmarks for navigation.