2017 Map of Bendeleben C-2 SE

About this map

Circle Creek and Spruce Creek define the drainage patterns across this section of the Northwest Arctic, where the landscape is etched by a series of north and south-flowing waterways. This 2017 topographic survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely labeled wilderness area where the Public Land Survey System grid intersects with natural topographical contours. The map reveals the intricate headwaters of several streams, including French Creek and Goose Creek, providing a foundational record of the terrain as it appeared in the early 21st century. The relative absence of human infrastructure highlights the preservation of the natural drainage network, including smaller tributaries like Pauline Creek and Holtz Creek that feed into the larger regional water systems.