2014 Map of Candle D-3 SW

About this map

The Buckland River dominates this Arctic landscape, winding through the tundra of the Northwest Arctic Borough. The river’s intricate meanders and oxbows suggest a low-gradient floodplain where water shapes the land over centuries. To the north, the Fish River joins the drainage system, while Brush Cr cuts through the southeastern corner, illustrating the complex hydrography of the Alaskan interior. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t5n r8w and t6n r9w, which are essential for navigating and cataloging this remote terrain. The absence of roads or permanent settlements in this 2014 data highlights the preserved, wild character of the region, where topographical features like elevation contours from the National Elevation Dataset define the only landmarks.