1956 Map of Chandler Lake

About this map

Anaktuvuk Pass serves as a critical mountain corridor through the Brooks Range in this mid-century survey of Alaska's northern wilderness. The landscape is defined by the Continental Divide, where the waters of the Anaktuvuk River and Chandler River begin their respective journeys. Evidence of human activity is concentrated at the pass, marked by a Landing Area, a Cem, and a Tractor Trail that cuts through the valley. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Endicott Mountains, including Mount MacVicar and Mount Stuver, to the broad mesas and bluffs further north, such as Hatbox Mesa and Sivugak Bluff. This era of documentation highlights the remote outposts of the Arctic, pinpointing isolated Cabins and traditional landmarks like Gunsight Mtn and Ear Peak before modern infrastructure altered the navigation of these mountain reaches.