1986 Map of Killik River A-1

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-latitude terrain within the North Slope Borough, defining the drainage patterns of the Central Brooks Range. This 1980s topographic survey captures a landscape of intense relief where the Okokmilaga River and Kugukpak Creek carve through the northern slopes. The map covers a significant portion of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the protected Gates of the Arctic Wilderness, documenting the area before modern digital mapping. Notable summits like Marker Mountain, Grizzly Mountain, and Papik Mountain serve as primary landmarks in this roadless region, where numerous tributaries including Iklauyak Creek, Sulugiak Creek, and Suluak Creek flow from the divide toward the Arctic coast. The absence of any human-made infrastructure or settlements underscores the protected status and character of this wilderness area at the time of the survey.