1986 Map of Chandler Lake A-5

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-latitude terrain, marking a fundamental watershed boundary in the Brooks Range. This mid-1980s documentation by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a landscape largely protected within the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the associated Gates of the Arctic Wilderness. The topography is dominated by glacial features and alpine drainage systems, with Chandler Lake serving as a significant water body in the northern section. Peaks such as Mount Mac Vicar rise above the complex network of stream valleys, including Iklauyaurak Creek and Kollutarak Creek. The map provides a clear look at the South Boundary Umiat Meridian and the North Slope Borough line, illustrating the administrative divisions of this arctic wilderness before modern satellite mapping became the primary standard.