2017 Map of Chandalar A-3 NW

About this map

The Middle Fork Chandalar River and North Fork Chandalar River converge within this subarctic Alaskan landscape, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. In this 2017 study, the intricate braiding of these watercourses across wide valleys is meticulously documented, revealing a network of shifting channels and ephemeral wetlands. To the south, the terrain rises into steep ridges where drainage is defined by smaller tributaries such as Monarch Cr and Mickey Cr. These creeks descend from higher elevations toward the main river systems, including the Teedriinjik River, which marks the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the Brooks Range foothills, where the primary topographic interest lies in the natural movement of water across a remote and untouched interior.