2015 Map of De Long Mountains C-1 SE

About this map

Noatak National Preserve anchors the southern boundary of this high-latitude survey, where the protected wilderness of the western Brooks Range meets the North Slope. The terrain is defined by the massive uplift of the De Long Mountains, which dominate the central and southern portions of the sheet with a complex series of ridges and drainages. The Kokolik River winds through the eastern side of the quadrangle, serving as a primary watercourse in this roadless environment. This map illustrates the intersection of vast federal conservation lands and the remote interior of the North Slope, offering a detailed record of the physical geography before 21st-century environmental shifts or potential resource exploration changed the character of these mountain valleys.