
Rim Butte dominates the central portion of this remote section of the North Slope, standing as a prominent topographic landmark in the Arctic wilderness. The terrain is defined by the high-elevation drainages of Cula Cr in the north and Crassico Cr to the east, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Brooks Range foothills. This 2020 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the township and range lines across the Colville River watershed, capturing a landscape devoid of permanent structures or roads. The map provides an essential baseline for geologists and researchers tracking the subtle shifts in Arctic permafrost and drainage patterns in one of the most secluded regions of Alaska.
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1951 · Howard Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Howard Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1984 · Howard Pass C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1984 · Howard Pass B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1984 · Howard Pass B-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1984 · Howard Pass C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Howard Pass C-3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Howard Pass B-3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Howard Pass C-3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Howard Pass C-3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000