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1987 Map of Chandler Lake B-3

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Chandler Lake B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Anaktuvuk River corridor serves as the central artery through this Arctic landscape, where human presence is marked by a remote Landing Strip and a Winter Road threading through the river valley. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the boundary of Gates of the Arctic National Park, encompassing significant peaks like Nasaurak Mountain and the high summit of Tulugak 3876.

Evidence of seasonal habitation or subsistence use appears near Tulugak Lake at a small cluster of Cabins, adjacent to the geodetic marker Paneak Astro 1974. The complex hydrology of the North Slope is visible in the numerous braided streams and isolated water bodies, including Makaktuk Lake and Natuakruak Lake, which feed into the primary drainage. This 1987 provisional survey provides a precise look at the wilderness before modern digital mapping, documenting the traditional routes and landing points vital for navigating the Brooks Range foothills.