1984 Map of Howard Pass C-2

About this map

Ekakevik Mountain and the surrounding North Slope wilderness define this 1980s landscape, which is entirely contained within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The terrain is characterized by the meandering Ipnavik River and a network of drainages including Ekukevik Creek and Cuta Creek. At this time, the Bureau of Land Management oversaw these lands, which remain largely devoid of permanent human settlements or infrastructure. Significant topographic features like the Lisburne Ridge and Smith Mtn rise above the river valleys, while Battery Lake and Tukuto Lake provide critical water sources in this Arctic environment. The map captures a moment of geological and environmental study during an era of continued energy exploration and conservation assessment on the North Slope.