2017 Map of Howard Pass C-4 NE

About this map

Swayback Mtn anchors this Arctic landscape within the North Slope Borough, where the terrain is defined by high-elevation drainage systems and the headwaters of regional waterways. The northern half of the quadrangle is dominated by the complex of Swayback Lakes and the winding course of Swayback Cr, while the eastern margin is marked by the Kuna River. The topography transitions from the high ridges around the mountain into the lower drainage basins of Bushy Cr to the south. This 2017 survey details a remote section of the Brooks Range foothills, illustrating the intricate seasonal hydrology and land divisions of T8S R26W and T8S R25W. The map provides a clear look at the natural contours and water paths before they join larger river systems flowing toward the Arctic Ocean.