1990 Map of Chandalar D-2

About this map

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the entire landscape of this interior Alaskan survey, defined by the winding course of the Middle Fork Chandalar River. The terrain is characterized by periglacial formations, specifically the numerous Pingos identified throughout the river valley and its tributaries. As a provisional study from the late twentieth century, the map documents the hydraulic pattern of Your Creek and the remote Stringo Lakes before significant modern shifts in Arctic hydrology. The presence of the Fairbanks Meridian provides a primary reference for this largely untouched wilderness, where the absence of roads or trails underscores the isolated nature of the Brooks Range foothills. Researchers will find a meticulously charted network of elevations and water bodies that illustrate the complex drainage systems of the subarctic tundra.