2015 Map of Baird Mountains C-3 SW

About this map

Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park meet in this high-latitude terrain, where the boundary between these protected lands cuts across a landscape defined by significant elevation changes. The drainage patterns of the region are shaped by Nakolikurok Creek, which flows through the northern reaches, and the winding course of Tukpahlearik Cr to the south. This 2015 survey illustrates a wilderness nearly untouched by permanent infrastructure, highlighting the transition between the two vast parklands. The topography is marked by steep ridges and deep valleys, providing a clear picture of the hydrological divide within the Northwest Arctic Borough. The absence of roads or settlements emphasizes the remote character of this Arctic interior during the early twenty-first century.