2015 Map of Baird Mountains D-6 NW

About this map

Noatak National Preserve encompasses this vast subarctic landscape where the Noatak River transitions through the dramatic Noatak Canyon. The map reveals a complex drainage network where the Kungiakrok River and Kungiakrok Cr flow southward through a series of kettle lakes, including Lake Mapsa and the larger Lake Narvakrak. This 2015 survey illustrates the undisturbed character of the Northwest Arctic, where the terrain is defined by river meanders and high-altitude relief. The absence of permanent roads or settlements highlights the isolation of this protected corridor, which serves as a vital hydrological system within the Alaskan wilderness. Researchers can trace the varied flow of Kivivik Cr as it traverses the southern portions of the quadrangle near the preserve's interior boundary.