2014 Map of Bendeleben D-1 SE

About this map

Candle Cr dominates the central drainage of this Northwest Arctic Borough landscape, carving a significant path through a territory defined by its dense network of named waterways. The terrain is notably dissected by steep drainages and localized geological features such as Rain Gulch and Dacy Gulch, suggesting a region shaped by significant periglacial or hydraulic action. This U.S. Geological Survey representation reveals a wilderness nearly devoid of modern infrastructure, where the natural hydrologic system remains the primary organizing element. From the northern reaches of Minnehaha Cr and Patterson Cr to the southern drainages of Hunter Cr and Quartz Cr, the map provides an exacting look at the topographic contours and precise flow of water across this remote Seward Peninsula interior. The concentration of named creeks like Potato Cr and Montana Cr highlights the intricate, fine-grained nature of the local drainage basins.