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1987 Map of Chandler Lake B-5

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Chandler Lake B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Gates of the Arctic National Park Wilderness dominates this remote northern landscape, where complex drainage systems define the high-latitude terrain. Centered on the upper reaches of the Chandler River, the map captures a network of tributaries including Aucella Creek, Castle Creek, and the Kiruktagiak River. Significant water bodies like White Lake and Little Chandler Lake are positioned among steep elevation changes, providing critical reference points for navigation in a roadless wilderness.

Topographic features such as The Notch and Notch highlight the corridor-like nature of the valleys, while the Siksikpuk River and Irikaklik Creek trace the lower elevations. The western edge is defined by the Umiat Meridian Boundary, a fundamental surveying line for the North Slope. This 1980s-era documentation provides a precise record of the hydrological and geological structure of the Brooks Range foothills before modern climate shifts altered Arctic drainage patterns.