2016 Map of Hughes D-4 NW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Preserve covers the southern portion of this landscape, marking a protected wilderness where the northern boreal forest meets the Brooks Range. The hydrology is dominated by the Reed River, which winds southward through a broad glacial valley, and Beaver Creek, which drains the western reaches of the quadrangle. In the northeast corner, the southern tip of Nutuvukti Lake sits near the base of the mountains, a significant landmark in this remote subarctic environment. The map details the complex topography of high ridges and drainage basins that define this region of the Northwest Arctic Borough during the early 21st century.