2015 Map of Baird Mountains D-3 SE

About this map

The Baird Mountains dominate this remote Alaskan landscape, where the high arctic terrain is divided between two massive federal conservation units. Much of the northern and central sections of this 2015 survey fall within the Noatak National Preserve, while the southeastern corner reaches into the Kobuk Valley National Park. This intersection of protected lands highlights a wilderness managed for its natural character rather than industrial or residential development. The drainage of Kanayut Cr cuts through the western reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex watershed patterns that define the foothills of the western Brooks Range. The map serves as a record of these boundaries and land designations as they stood in the early 21st century, providing essential context for understanding the geography of the Northwest Arctic Borough.