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2018 Map of Coleen A-2 NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Coleen A-2 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Porcupine River carves a dramatic path through this section of the Yukon-Koyukuk region, defining the landscape with significant geological features. Central to the area's character is the sharp bend at Howling Dog Canyon, where the water is flanked by the distinctive landmark of Howling Dog Rock. This topography creates a natural bottleneck and passage, further emphasized by the narrow formation identified as Red Gate upstream.

The drainage network is supplemented by Howling Dog Cr and David Cr, which feed into the main river channel. This survey illustrates a wilderness area primarily defined by its hydrology and terrain, with the absence of roads or permanent settlements highlighting the reliance on river corridors for navigation through the interior. The map provides a precise record of these named landmarks as they existed in the early twenty-first century.