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2017 Map of Chandalar C-6 SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Middle Fork Koyukuk River winds through this northern interior landscape, serving as a central artery for a region defined by its vital transit corridors. This 2017 survey shows the juxtaposition of extreme wilderness and industrial infrastructure, where the Gates of the Arctic National Park meets the essential corridor of the Alaska Pipeline. The high-latitude terrain is marked by steep elevation changes and several vital water sources including Jennie Creek Lake and Gold Cr.

Tracing the path of the Dalton Highway, the map illustrates how modern transportation routes parallel the river's course. Historically significant waterways like Sheep Cr and Linda Cr drain into the valley, highlighting the geographic features that have long influenced navigation and resource access in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The preservation of the park boundary alongside the pipeline emphasizes the dual nature of this land as both a protected wilderness and a critical energy corridor.