2015 Map of Howard Pass A-5 NE

About this map

Noatak National Preserve encompasses the central landscape of this Arctic wilderness, where the southern reaches of the Brooks Range meet the expansive river valleys of northern Alaska. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainages, most notably Tupichalik Cr in the northeast corner. This 2015 survey provides a precise view of the boundary line between the North Slope Borough and the Northwest Arctic Borough, which bisects the quadrangle horizontally. The map illustrates a high-altitude wilderness with no named settlements or roads, focusing instead on the complex topography and drainage systems that characterize the Brooks Range foothills during this era of modern geological documentation.