2016 Map of Howard Pass C-1 NE

About this map

The Etivluk River dominates the western portion of this Arctic landscape, carving a wide valley through the North Slope’s tundra. This drainage system serves as a primary corridor through the northern foothills of the Brooks Range, where the river braids across the valley floor. In the southern half of the quadrangle, Kutchaurak Creek (also labeled Kutchaurak Cr) flows from the eastern hills to join the Etivluk. The terrain is characterized by gradual elevation changes and small kettle lakes, typical of the glacial and permafrost-shaped topography found in this high-latitude environment. The absence of roads or permanent structures reflects the extreme isolation of this portion of the North Slope Borough, where the natural water systems remain the primary landmarks for navigation.