2017 Map of Chandalar D-5 SE

About this map

The North Fork Chandalar River cuts through the northeast corner of this remote Alaskan interior landscape, serving as a primary waterway for this reach of the Yukon-Koyukuk region. In the years leading up to this 2017 survey, the terrain is defined by its dramatic relief and drainage patterns, with Quartz Creek and its smaller tributary Quartz Cr dissecting the high ridges of the central and northern sections. To the south, the headwaters of Robert Cr and Big Spruce Cr flow through deep valleys, illustrating the complex hydrology that governs movement in this roadless wilderness. The lack of built infrastructure or settlements on this sheet highlights the pristine nature of these highlands, where the topography itself dictated the paths of any who ventured through the Chandalar River's drainage basins.