2016 Map of Hughes D-4 SE

About this map

The Kobuk River winds through this northern Alaskan landscape, carving a prominent path through the Lower Kobuk Canyon. This 2016 survey illustrates a transition in land management and preservation, with a significant portion of the eastern territory falling within the Gates of the Arctic National Preserve. The terrain is defined by the hydrologic movement of the river as it bends across the southwestern quadrant, set against the backdrop of the Brooks Range foothills. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the remote, wilderness character of the Northwest Arctic Borough during this era, where the natural watercourse remains the primary geographical landmark for navigation and land identification.