Red Dog Mine dominates the western landscape of this 2015 survey, highlighting one of the most significant industrial footprints in the remote De Long Mountains. The operation is supported by the dedicated Red Dog Airport and the winding Red Dog Mine Road, which cuts through the high-elevation terrain to provide essential access. To the east and northeast, the landscape shifts toward protected wilderness within the Noatak National Preserve. Significant topographical landmarks including Deadlock Mtn and the drainage of Red Dog Cr define the surrounding basin, illustrating the stark contrast between active resource extraction and federally preserved tundra. This map captures the intersection of heavy industry and Arctic conservation at the height of modern mining operations in the Brooks Range.
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1951 · De Long Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Noatak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Noatak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · De Long Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Noatak D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · De Long Mountains A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · De Long Mountains A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1964 · Noatak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · De Long Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2015 · De Long Mountains A-2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000