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1964 Map of Chandler Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Chandler Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Anaktuvuk Pass settlement serves as the central focal point of this 1964 survey, situated where the Anaktuvuk River headwaters meet the Brooks Range. The landscape is defined by its massive geological features, including the Grandstand Ridge to the north and the prominent peaks of Gunsight Mtn and Fortress Mtn. A notable human imprint on this wilderness is the Cabin Grandstand Test Well, connected by a remote Tractor Trail that winds through the Chandler River valley.

The drainage patterns are highly detailed, showing the intricate networks of the Nanushuk River and Itkillik River flowing northward. Numerous high-altitude water bodies like Irgnivik Lake and Natvakruak Lake are documented, highlighting the hydrologic character of the North Slope's foothills. The survey preserves the location of specific bluffs and mesas, such as Tuktu Bluff and Hatbox Mesa, which have historically served as critical navigation landmarks for travelers in the Arctic interior.