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2023 Map of Demarcation Point B-1 SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Demarcation Point B-1 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Pagilak River and its various tributaries define this remote reach of the North Slope, where the drainage basins intersect with the high peaks of the Brooks Range. Located within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the terrain is dominated by the steep slopes and ridges of Whale Mountain, which rises as a prominent landmark in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map documents the high-altitude headwaters and drainage patterns before these waters flow north toward the Arctic Ocean.

Protective designations encompass the entire area, with the eastern half identified as the Mollie Beattie Wilderness. The landscape is characterized by its total lack of human infrastructure, focusing entirely on the natural hydrography of the Kongakut River and the Paulaluk River. For those studying the geography of the northernmost wilderness in Alaska, this survey provides a precise look at the glacial-carved valleys and seasonal watercourses as they were recorded in the early 21st century.