1990 Map of Baird Mountains C-2

About this map

Kobuk Valley National Park dominates this sub-arctic landscape as it was documented in the late 20th century. The terrain is defined by its drainage systems, most notably the Salmon River which winds through the center of the sheet, and the Tutuksuk River visible in the southeast. Smaller tributaries including Sheep Creek and Anaktok Creek carve through the high elevations, which reach heights exceeding 3,000 feet. This 1990 provisional edition was compiled from aerial photography taken a decade prior, capturing the wilderness before any established roads or trails were recorded in this portion of the Northwest Arctic. The map detail reflects a purely natural environment, focused on the complex topography and hydrological patterns of the Baird Mountains.