2015 Map of Howard Pass A-5 SW

About this map

The Noatak River dominates this landscape within the Noatak National Preserve, showing the wild, braided drainage patterns of the Alaskan Arctic. In this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation, the primary river valley serves as the central artery for the region's hydrology, joined by several significant tributaries. From the north, the Anisak River winds through the tundra before reaching its confluence with the Noatak, while smaller waterways like Itimtikrak Cr and Namidlik Cr drain the surrounding slopes. The map is devoid of permanent settlements or roads, instead focusing on the complex natural topography and the official township and range boundaries that define this protected wilderness. For researchers, it offers a precise record of the river's course and the intricate creek networks that shape the environment of the Northwest Arctic Borough.