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1984 Map of Howard Pass D-2

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Howard Pass D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this 1970s-era landscape, where the braided channels of the Colville River cut through the northern tundra. This survey documents a vast, roadless wilderness defined by hydraulic patterns and topographical markers rather than human settlements. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing the seasonal Okroknakpak Lakes and the winding course of the Ipnavik River in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Prominent landmarks such as Atlik Hill and the uniquely named Shinbone provide vertical relief in an otherwise low-lying region. Tributaries like Cuta Creek and Blankenship Creek feed the larger river systems, illustrating the complex watershed of the North Slope. This map serves as a primary record of the terrain before more modern resource exploration infrastructure, captured through photogrammetric methods by the Geological Survey and NOAA.