1956 Map of Coleen

About this map

The Coleen River and Porcupine River dominate this subarctic landscape within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, marking a remote territory where traditional waterways and winter routes were the primary lifelines. Historical river sites such as Old Rampart and Old Camp sit along the Porcupine near the Ramparts and Howling Dog Canyon, indicating the long-standing importance of this corridor for trapping and travel. Further west, the vast wetlands of the Yukon Flats emerge, characterized by dense clusters of water bodies including Mink Lake and Graphite Lake.