1972 Map of Coleen D-5

About this map

The Sheenjek River meanders through this portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Range, creating a complex network of braided channels and seasonal swamps. This 1972 survey, based on aerial photography, documents the untouched wilderness of the Brooks Range foothills before modern developments. The topography is dominated by the massive profile of Seven Dikes Mountain, which rises east of the river valley. Numerous water bodies like Grayling Lake and small tributaries such as Joanna Creek, Patricia Creek, and Monument Creek are detailed throughout the terrain. This map captures a landscape defined by natural drainage patterns and unpopulated territory, serving as a baseline for environmental study and historical wilderness research in Northern Alaska.