2021 Map of Howard Pass A-3 SW

About this map

The Noatak National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape in the Northwest Arctic Borough, where the terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Pupik Hills. This protected wilderness area, managed as part of the National Park System, showcases the complex hydrology of the Arctic. The Aniuk River meanders across the central portion of the sheet, eventually feeding into the Noatak River in the south. The southern river corridor is designated as the Noatak Wild and Scenic River, reflecting its status as a vital waterway for the region's ecosystem. The map serves as a primary record of this roadless interior, highlighting the vast drainage basins and topographical transitions that characterize the southern foothills of the Brooks Range.