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2017 Map of Bendeleben D-1 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bendeleben D-1 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chicago Creek sits at the heart of this landscape, marking a localized pocket of activity within the surrounding terrain of the Northwest Arctic. The drainage network is clearly defined by the Kugruk River, which flows through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, collecting various tributaries including Postage Cr and Contact Cr. The geography is characterized by the structured Public Land Survey System grids of t7n r18w and t7n r17w, which overlay the natural contours of the river valley.

While largely defined by its hydrology, the map identifies Chicago Creek as the primary named settlement area, providing a specific point of reference for researchers of this northern region. The intricate web of smaller waterways like Willow Cr and Camp Cr illustrates the complex watershed that feeds into the larger river system, reflecting the environmental patterns of this part of Alaska in the early 21st century.