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1955 Map of De Long Mountains A-3

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of De Long Mountains A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Wulik River winds through this Arctic landscape, defining the central drainage basin of a region dominated by high, unnamed ridges and specific mountain formations. In the mid-1950s, this area of the North Slope Borough remained largely untouched by permanent development, with the terrain characterized by the prominent Punupkahkroak Mountain and the jagged Wulik Peaks to the northwest.

The hydrological network is anchored by the river and its smaller tributaries, such as Ferric Creek, which cut through the tundra. These waterways served as the primary natural corridors for any seasonal movement or early exploration. The map reflects a moment when surveying was primarily conducted via aerial photography, capturing a remote wilderness before the intensification of modern industrial or infrastructure projects.