1990 Map of Baird Mountains B-2

About this map

Kobuk Valley National Park encompasses the majority of this Alaskan wilderness as it appeared during the late 20th century. This area is defined by a significant drainage network of Arctic rivers, dominated by the winding course of the Salmon River and the Tutuksuk River. Unlike more settled regions, the landscape here is characterized by its hydrological features and high-altitude surveying points such as Kall, showing the interior before any road infrastructure reached these remote latitudes. The lack of settlements or roads underscores the region's preservation under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, focusing instead on the natural topography of the Baird Mountains range. Smaller waterways like the Nikak River, Kitlik River, and Kallarichuk River feed into the larger river systems, illustrating the complex watershed of the Northwest Arctic Borough.