1986 Map of Chandler Lake A-5

About this map

Chandler Lake and the high peaks of the Brooks Range dominate this 1980s topographic record of the North Slope Borough. The landscape is defined by the Continental Divide, which snakes through the western portion of the map, separating the drainage systems in this subarctic environment. To the south, Agiak Lake and Amiloyak Lake are carved into the high terrain, while Mount Mac Vicar stands as a prominent landmark within the Gates of the Arctic National Park. This survey depicts the area shortly after the establishment of the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness, documenting a region with no established roads or trails. Glacial valleys are marked by the courses of Iklauyaurak Creek, Kollutarak Creek, and Ekokpuk Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Umiat Meridian.