2015 Map of Baird Mountains B-2 NW

About this map

Kobuk Valley National Park encompasses nearly the entire landscape in this part of the Northwest Arctic, where the terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Salmon River and the Nikok River. This 2015 study by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the convergence of these waterways amidst a high-relief wilderness, marked by significant elevation changes that channel the rivers through deep valleys. The layout of t24n r6w and adjacent survey townships highlights the jurisdictional framework imposed on this remote subarctic environment. For those interested in the hydrology of the Alaska-Northwest Arctic Borough, the map provides precise documentation of the drainage patterns where the Nikok and Salmon rivers meet, offering a snapshot of a protected ecosystem preserved within one of the nation's most isolated national parks.