1990 Map of Chandalar D-1

About this map

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge dominates this landscape, encompassing the entire region documented in this 1990 provisional study. The terrain is defined by the complex hydrology of the North Fork East Fork Chandalar River, which winds through the central and western portions of the quadrangle. As a provisional map produced from original manuscript drawings, the document focuses on the natural topography and water systems rather than man-made infrastructure. The lack of roads, trails, or settlements reflects the intentional preservation of this interior Alaskan wilderness, where the primary features are the nameless peaks and the intricate drainages feeding the Chandalar River system.