2015 Map of Baird Mountains D-4 NE

About this map

The Noatak River dominates the southern landscape of this remote Arctic region, winding through a wide alluvial valley at the base of the Isachelulich Mountains. This 2015 survey, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, depicts the vast protected wilderness of the Noatak National Preserve in the Baird Mountains region. The map highlights the drainage patterns of the Sisiak Cr as it flows south toward the river, cutting through terrain that transitions from high mountain peaks to braided river flats. This area remains largely untouched by modern infrastructure, serving as a primary corridor for wildlife and subsistence activities within the Noatak National Preserve. The detailed contour lines and hydrography illustrate the complex water systems that define the Northwest Arctic Borough's interior landscape.