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2017 Map of Chandalar B-6 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chandalar B-6 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wiseman sits along the northern edge of this Brooks Range corridor, marking a significant point of human activity in the Alaskan interior. The landscape is defined by the vital transportation and energy arteries that traverse the valley, including the Dalton Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. These modern engineering feats follow the natural path carved by the Middle Fork Koyukuk River, which flows through the northwestern portion of the map.

Away from the highway, the terrain is characterized by numerous water bodies and drainage systems. Features like Minnie Cr Lake and the various drainages of Minnie Cr and Nugget Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of this subarctic environment. The presence of named landmarks like Rainbow Gulch and Victor Gulch suggests a history of local exploration or mining activity in the hills surrounding the river valley.